Michigan deed choices explained. Quitclaim, warranty, and Lady Bird deeds in Dearborn estate planning and how they work with a living trust.
Quitclaim, Warranty, and Lady Bird
The deed you choose can speed transfers and avoid court steps. Here is how three common Michigan deeds fit into an estate plan.
Quick overview
- Quitclaim deed: Transfers whatever interest you have without warranties. Useful for simple title changes.
- Warranty deed: Transfers with warranties of clear title. Often used in sales.
- Lady Bird deed: An enhanced life estate that lets you keep control and name who takes the property at death without probate. For a deeper dive, see your revocable living trust options and our Lady Bird overview.
Dearborn tips
- Match deed language to the current owner name exactly.
- After recording, update homeowner’s insurance and property tax mailing.
- If an owner already passed and title stayed in an individual name, learn the paths at formal and informal probate .
What to pair with a deed
Use a financial power of attorney for signing authority and a health care power of attorney for medical decisions. Deeds move property. Agents keep life running.
