Updating property records in England when someone dies, depends on whether they were the joint or sole owner of the property. This guide applies if the person passed on in Wales or England. The principles are the same in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but the details … [Read more...]
Property Law and Ownership in England
Two laws form the backbone of property law and ownership in England. They are the Law of Property Act 1925, and the Land Registration Act of 2002. We provide an overview of these two pieces of legislation, and then proceed to discuss the broader aspects of English … [Read more...]
Responsibility for Property in a Deceased Estate
Responsibility for Property in a Deceased Estate Responsibility for property in a deceased estate falls within the remit of the executor. Although this responsibility must be confirmed by a grant of probate or letters of administration for it to be legal. The … [Read more...]
Could Mirror Wills Sever Joint Tenancies?
The law is an ass, a frustrated Mr Bumble observed in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. That may, or may not be the case, however we should remember it is a stubborn old mule, before we create mirror wills without careful thought. That’s because we could innocently … [Read more...]
