Missing deed of trust and tenancy agreement

Cabbagerouge

Hi wondering if anyone can help 🤞. Is it possible to get a copy of a deed of trust and tenancy agreement? Parents and son had these done in the 80’s and we know that it said they could live in the house rent free until they died. Unfortunately Dad has died and Mum is now in a home (but could possibly still be returned home) with dementia and we can’t find these 2 documents but we know the son has his copy of them but he will not give us a copy. He has also changed the locks on the house so we can’t get into the property and there is no power of attorney in place for us to be able to sort her affairs so we are a bit stuck! 🙁

greatcrested

It's possible, but unlikely, that the Deed is lodged with the Land Registry. Look up the registered title number here, and then apply for a papercopy (if they have it) for £7 using Form OC2 here.

Was it drawn up by a solicitor? He may have a copy.

Who was dad's Executer? They may have dad's paperwork.

You should apply for POA for two reasons: a) she has dementia and will need your help and 2) it will give you legal access to her home and that may give you access to paperwork.

hb2

greatcrested said:

It's possible, but unlikely, that the Deed is lodged with the Land Registry. Look up the registered title number here, and then apply for a papercopy (if they have it) for £7 using Form OC2 here.

Was it drawn up by a solicitor? He may have a copy.

Who was dad's Executer? They may have dad's paperwork.

You should apply for POA for two reasons: a) she has dementia and will need your help and 2) it will give you legal access to her home and that may give you access to paperwork.

As long as the mother has capacity to decide this. Otherwise it will be a Court of Protection order, which takes longer and costs more.

princeofpounds

Who are you in relation to all this? The sister?

If the mother has dementia severe enough to warrant care, is is really that likely she will return? 

Why do you want access? Simply to collect your mother's documents?

If you use your real name as your username, you should maybe anonymise it.