Inheriting half a property.

MaxineLoak

My partner has just inherited 50% of his Nan's house. The other half is held by her friend who she gifted it to. His Nan owned the house outright and this person did not invest in the property. It also appears that he paid none of the bills. There was a deed of gift and a severance of joint tenancy which made them tenants in common. Is there no legislation that requires him to have contributed in some way?

Brynsam

Why would there be? Your nan is free to leave her property to whomsoever she wishes. Presumably your partner hasn't contributed to the costs any more than her friend has?

Mojisola

MaxineLoak said:

My partner has just inherited 50% of his Nan's house. The other half is held by her friend who she gifted it to. His Nan owned the house outright and this person did not invest in the property. It also appears that he paid none of the bills. There was a deed of gift and a severance of joint tenancy which made them tenants in common. Is there no legislation that requires him to have contributed in some way?

It doesn't sound as if your partner contributed to the house either and yet he now owns half of it.

Flugelhorn

is the friend living in the property? If so does the will allow them to stay there?
sounds like the two beneificiaries have inherited the property and if there is no direction then they need to decided what they are going to do about it selling it or one of them buying the other out

AnotherJoe

MaxineLoak said:

My partner has just inherited 50% of his Nan's house. The other half is held by her friend who she gifted it to. His Nan owned the house outright and this person did not invest in the property. It also appears that he paid none of the bills. There was a deed of gift and a severance of joint tenancy which made them tenants in common. Is there no legislation that requires him to have contributed in some way?

Devils Advocate Q.

Nan leaves 50% of home to local cats charity. Are they meant to have contributed to house?

NinjaTune

MaxineLoak said:

My partner has just inherited 50% of his Nan's house. The other half is held by her friend who she gifted it to. His Nan owned the house outright and this person did not invest in the property. It also appears that he paid none of the bills. There was a deed of gift and a severance of joint tenancy which made them tenants in common. Is there no legislation that requires him to have contributed in some way?

Lucky guy, I inherited a small Wedgewood teapot from my Nan (and I was very grateful as it has sentimental value).

Did you partner care for your Nan in her old age so he was expecting more in terms of inheritance?  If so, I can (sort of) understand why he is miffed.  Never underestimate the value of a good friend though, so maybe his Nan wanted to show her appreciation in her will.