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Ask The Juris Doctor Community Safety

By Keith Echols,
James A. Cioffi J.D., to provide for a child to Director of Security, Allied Universal
Attorney-At-Law receive the property upon In one of my past articles, I made the suggestion about
the death of the parent investing in a home surveillance system. I bring this up
How Do I Add A but the parent retains the again because PGA National continues to be a place of
Loved One To The right to sell or transfer interest for those with criminal intent. In the past few
Title Of My Home? the property without the months, there has been a residential burglary and a stolen
signature of the child. The vehicle within PGA National. I am in no way suggesting
Dear Juris Doctor; Lady Bird Deed avoids the that a camera system will prevent you from becoming a
I have heard that I can time and expense of the victim of a crime. It is my belief that a camera system
execute a deed to add my probate of a Last Will and Testament when the parent that is visibly able to be observed from the roadway can
children as co-owners. Is dies. A revocable trust may be a better alternative than greatly reduce your chances and provide a greater peace
there a form I can use? the Lady Bird Deed when making the decision of how of mind.
Thank you, Anna from Canterbury the parent desires to retain control until the parent’s The following are other suggestions that can help
death. I recommend you consult an attorney who will reduce your chance of becoming a victim of the
Dear Anna; review your situation and advise you so that you may previously mentioned crimes. Make sure your home is
There are different types of deeds for different make an informed decision. Please note that if there is alarmed and secured when not in use. Make sure your
circumstances. In Florida most arms length transactions a mortgage on the property, the lender generally must vehicle is secured and no valuables are left in sight.
utilize a warranty deed. When ownership is transferred approve a transfer adding a child before the deed is Minimize the number of people that have access to
between related parties a quit claim deed may be executed and recorded. your home while you are away. If you have plans to
appropriate. Two or more parties may hold title as joint Sincerely, J.D. travel, please submit a Property Check form before you
tenants with right of survivorship, tenants in common leave. That form can be obtained at any gatehouse or
or tenants by the entirety. Lady Bird Johnson, the If you have a legal question in the area of real estate, at www.gateaccess.net. Remember we are here with
former First Lady, utilized a quit claim deed which is foreclosures, short sales, mortgage modifications, you and together we can make a difference. Report
commonly referred to as a “Lady Bird Deed.” A Lady estate planning, wills, trusts or probate, please submit any suspicious person(s) or activity to security at (561)
Bird Deed may be recommended if a parent wants it to this newspaper at james@jcclaw.com. 627-1600. For all emergencies dial 911.

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