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Additionally, if the life tenant of the property changes their mind and decides to revoke the life estate, they will need the consent of all remaindermen.
While a lady bird deed is revocable, a life estate deed cannot be sold or changed without the consent of the remainder interest. In Florida, life estate deeds are used primarily as a way to avoid probate. However, most people prefer using a lady bird deed because a lady bird deed gives the owner more control.
Its important to fully understand the following risks: Limits on Life Tenants ability to sell or mortgage the property. Removing a Remainderman is difficult. A Remaindermens problems can become your problems. Medicaid Complications. Nursing Home Complications.
The person holding the life estate the life tenant possesses the property during his or her life. The other owner the remainderman has a current ownership interest but cannot take possession until the death of the life estate holder.
This means that a remainderman may not maintain an action for partition against the holder of a life estate (and vice versa). While the general rule is that partition of real property by a co-owner is a matter of right, the right to partition may be waived by agreement.
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A deed with a reserved life estate is used when you wish to both pass your real property to someone upon your death and also protect the property from nursing-home liens. This document may also make it possible for you to live in and maintain control of the property until your death.
By way of a life estate deed, you and your spouse have the absolute legal right to reside in the home (without the payment of rent) for the rest of your lifetime. You can continue living in your home without the fear of being evicted by the new deed holder (typically your children).

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