Estate Planning · February 13, 2026

A Lady Bird Deed feels like a smart shortcut. Avoid probate. Protect your home from Medicaid. Done. But what if the very simplicity that makes it appealing is what leaves your family exposed? It only covers your house. Not your accounts. Not incapacity. Not conflict between children. This piece breaks down the 5 real risks most people never consider. Read before one “simple fix” creates complicated consequences.