House deeds

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dresdendave

Mojisola wrote: »

Although the kids can do a deed of variation and give their shares of the estate back to their mother.

Could their be issues if any of the (should have been) beneficiaries have been claiming means tested benefits?

Mojisola

dresdendave wrote: »

Could their be issues if any of the (should have been) beneficiaries have been claiming means tested benefits?

Yes. ..........

Yorkshireman99

Angie200963 wrote: »

Thank you for all the swift replies.

My dad did not leave a will, that is why I had to apply for a letter of administration to handle his affairs, but surely that doesn’t mean I can do whatever I want with the house. My mum was married to my dad for 60 years everything should and will go to her. She has also not written a will and because of the dementia will not do now.
So when she does pass away probably in a care home, whatever is left will be divided by blood, myself, my sister and my brothers two children as he passed away.

As for insurance my parents never believed in it I know seems stupid, but there is no insurance on the house or contents and I have told her many times to do it, but she won’t and I was told only my mum can apply for it and she won’t.

Now the house forms part of the father’s estate the executors/administrators must inure it without delay. If don’t they will be liable if it burns down.

getmore4less

Tom99 wrote: »

Since the house was not jointly owned will probate be required for the father in order to transfer ownership to mother?

I refer you back to post #1.