Land registry Question

jstallan

Hi,

In 2011 my mum passed away, and everything was passed to my dad (as per the will). There was only a small savings account and ISA so the solicitor (executor) suggested we handle it directly with the bank.

Last month Dad passed away. The solicitor is going to renounce the will so I can deal with probate (change in personnel and little confidence in them). I've been to the land registry to obtain a copy of the deeds (?) to the property and noticed that it's in Mum and Dad's name.

Before I commence with probate (which include transfer of IHT from Mum to Dad) do I need to get the Land registry details changed to Dad's name only or do I leave it as is ?

Thanks,
John

SeniorSam

Leave it as the death certificate for your Mum and the Will can be submitted as proof.

Sam

jstallan

Thanks - I thought that might be the case.

Land_Registry

As SeniorSam posts leave it as is until such time as you decide to deal with the property
When you come to transfer it either into the beneficiary's name or to a third party for example on sale we will want sight of your Mother's death certificate and your Father's probate - we don't read or deal with the will as it is the probate that provides the executor with the authority to deal with the property as part of the estate.