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Transferring half of property to sibling

bitofsquirrel · 2025-07-14 16:25:51

My Mum and sister were joint owners of the family home, I have lived here for 44 years , when my Mum died 15 years ago the house became the sole property of my sister ( she also lives in the property ). She has left it to me in her will ( she is 10 years older than me ) but with inheritance tax I will have to sell the…

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bobster2 Posts: 954 Forumite

15 July at 6:08PM edited 15 July at 6:08PM

Just a thought - could your sister be concerned about what might happen if you die before her?
Would you be tenants in common? If so then who would your will leave your half to?

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