Q: How to hold title to an inherited beach cottage with my brother in Florida.
It is now titled as "tenants in common". I want him to have it when I die with out going through probate. However, I would like the option to be able to change my mind on this. Is joint tenancy the only option or will some kind of "Lady Bird" deed solve the problem?
A: Our office can prepare a lady bird deed. Thanks Attorney Stephen Hachey 813-549-0096
A: There is also the option of owning as joint tenants with right of survivorship, or even creating a trust to hold title to the property. The problem with a deed is once another person's name is on the deed and you change your mind, the other person would also need to sign to change the title.
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