House deeds

JanCee

My father died a few years ago but his name is still on the house deeds. There is no mortgage on the house and my mother still lives there. Is it a simple process to get his name removed?

TonyMMM

You can do it via the Land Registry, quite straightforward.

We had the same situation a few years ago - a solicitor advised to just leave it .... and that there was no need to change the deeds until such time as the house was to be sold.

demented_weasel

Have a look at this thread - especially post #4, about Land Registry public guide 9:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4323659=

Mrs.Downie

You need to file and E-DJP form with the Land Registry. There is no cost for doing so. They probably will need a death certificate confirming the date.

Straight forward, and makes it easier when your mum comes to sell, no need to provide Grants of Probate or Death Certs then.

(I am a Student of the CLC.)

getmore4less

Dont foget it depend how the house was held may require the grant.

Land_Registry

demented_weasel has kindly posted the link to a previous thread and the Public Guide

You need to confirm that the property is in England & Wales, is registered and whether it was in joint names or just your late Father's. Once you have checked those details simply find the relevant section of the guide which applies to your circumstances.

If easier then just post those answers here and we can advise further or you can Contact Us directly by email/phone to discuss

If the property is registered in England & Wales and it was held in joint names then form DJP is the correct form to use, as Mrs.Downie states