changing names on title deeds of inherited property

breithorn

My Sister and I recently inherited a property from my mother . I rather naively thought that removing my mother's name from the title deeds and putting our two names on would be handled by the solicitors doing the probate. Initially this seemed to be the case, but eventually was told this was not possible as the property was leasehold, but she could get a quote from a local firm of solicitors. I was thinking of doing this ourselves, anyone know how difficult this and what pitfalls there might be if any. I understand a notary must witness the change of names

xylophone

would be handled by the solicitors doing the probate. Initially this seemed to be the case, but eventually was told this was not possible as the property was leasehold, but she could get a quote from a local firm of solicitors. 

This is rather strange - a solicitor is qualified to do conveyancing work  although it may not be this particular solicitor's specialism.

People buy leasehold properties every day and I have never heard that they find difficulty in engaging a solicitor to handle the matter.

Similarly, inheriting a leasehold property cannot be that uncommon as there are a lot of them and their owners are not immortal!

Is there no conveyancing specialist in her firm?

https://hoa.org.uk/advice/guides-for-homeowners/i-am-buying/finding-the-right-solicitor-or-conveyancer/

https://hmlandregistry.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/13/property-owner-dies/

https://forums.landlordzone.co.uk/forum/conveyancing-questions/1058836-transfer-of-lease-on-inheritance-of-leasehold-property

Keep_pedalling

What to you plan to do with the property? If you are selling there is no need to transfer it to your names first.

breithorn

We're paying a flat rate of £3,000 for the probate. I assume their view is that if it's not strictly part of the probate , then it's not work they're prepared to do. Another firm of solicitors they have dealings with have provided a quote of £500

RAS

Are you keeping or selling the property?

If you are keeping the property  and t is already registered, then you could do this yourselves once you've sorted out  how you want to hold the property. 

breithorn

RAS said:

Are you keeping or selling the property?

If you are keeping the property  and t is already registered, then you could do this yourselves once you've sorted out  how you want to hold the property. 

    It's currently being rented out to a tenant who's been there for several years, but hope to sell in the near future. Since i put the original post on here , I've looked into doing it ourselves, doesn't look too complicated