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Are we liable for repair costs on deceased relative's property?
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Ummm not sure - think FIL said a while ago that it was "in joint names", not sure if that means "tenants in common" though?getmore4less wrote: »How was the property owned?
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Thanks for your thoughts- the property cannot be sold yet due to the fact that the widow, who is in a care home, needs a new financial representative (deputy) appointed (takes around 6 months to be arranged) - as I said - complicated!
So the flat is not an estate? Presumably the widow is/ will now be the leaseholder? If so you have completely moved the goalposts, she will be liable for the service charges.Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️0 -
Well, yes, she is liable for half of them - FIL's half of the property is willed elsewhere.0
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Well, yes, she is liable for half of them - FIL's half of the property is willed elsewhere.
I suspect she will be jointly and severally liable for the service charges, which means she can be pursued for the full debt. You need to read the long lease and/ or to speak to LEASE and probably a solicitor who specialises in probate/ power of attorney/ deputies. Does the widow have any liquid assets?Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️0 -
Minimal, I think, not enough anyway to even pay for her care (until the property is sold, that is!).0
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I would suggest you consult an insolvency practionner. But it seems the property will be sold and the shortfall on the service charge will be owed by the widow.0
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