Inherited property

JoSoap02

If a person dies and leaves property in their will and the beneficiary wants to sell the house, is it necessary to get the name changed on the deeds before selling ?

Keep_pedalling

No, they can instruct the executor to sell and take their inheritance in cash.

lisyloo

No, conveyancer will want a copy of the death certificate but can do the transfer to new owners when it’s sold.

Hoenir

All the assets of the deceased belong to the estate. The beneficiaries of a will can ask the executor not to sell assets and take them in lieu of a cash distribution. 

GavCB

no. The buyers Solicitors will register the house to the new buyers post completion. Most law firms won't even need to see the deeds, they'll just need proof that you are able to sell the property