A Ladybird Deed (aka Transfer on Death Deed) has some required formalities:

(1) It must be signed by the record owner of the interest in real estate [OCGA 44-17-2]

(2) To be recorded it must meet the other required formalities of a deed (e.g. be notarized, signed by an unofficial witness, have a proper legal description, etc.) See O.C.G.A. § 44-2-14

(3) The Ladybird Deed must be recorded in the deed records (i.e. it’s insufficient to sign it and leave it in a drawer without actually recording it).

What is NOT required?

(A) Consideration (e.g. a payment by the grantee to the grantor)

(B) The signature, consent or agreement of the grantee beneficiary

(C) Notice to the grantee beneficiary (i.e. you don’t have to tell them up front, even though it can be a good idea to let them know)