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Probate or not

My parents have passed away last year, owned a house as tenants in common. Mum died first leaving half house to me. Dad died recently. Do I need probate for Dad to sell the house? As was selling prior to his death as had Lasting Power of attorney. House still on the market. 

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  • jackieblack
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    PoA ends on death. Probate will now be needed before the house can be sold. 
    Are you executor of your father's will?
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  • Keep_pedalling
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    Yes, probate will be required for your father’s estate.

    You say your mother left her share to you, did her will also give your father a life interest in that share? That would be normal, bu if not you will need probate for both of them. 
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