justalayman
Senior Member
So far the only thing you said remaining in the estate was the condo.
Regarding the ladybird deed. It is not new. It is a type of life estate deed: an enhanced life estate deed. I don't know what "form" you think she was supposed to file but the deed would be delivered to the grantee (presuming that is your brother) who would record it. The fact it was not recorded does not invalidate it.
So, it sounds like even the condo probably will not be dealt with through probate.
Regarding the ladybird deed. It is not new. It is a type of life estate deed: an enhanced life estate deed. I don't know what "form" you think she was supposed to file but the deed would be delivered to the grantee (presuming that is your brother) who would record it. The fact it was not recorded does not invalidate it.
So, it sounds like even the condo probably will not be dealt with through probate.