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jean · Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 7 Location: united kingdom

hi,
Our house is jointly in mine and my husbands name on the deeds. For personal reasons I want to change my deed to solely in my name, with my husband's consent. Would I need a solicitors for this? Or could I just contact the land registry/ whatever department?
There is no sale, no money exchange.

Please help!

thescruff · Moderator Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 4419 Location: Bath

Cant give you a proper answer as we don't have any Lawers on board yet.

However, I would say you should consult a solicitor. see below.

The property passes automatically to the survivor on the death of the first co-owner without any formalities and irrespective of what the will of the deceased may say.

There are no distinct shares in the property so you cannot give away your part of the ownership either in your lifetime or by your will.

This is the form of ownership often preferred by married couples. However, it may not be the most appropriate if:-

a. Your estate or joint estates added together are likely to attract Inheritance Tax

b. You or your partner / spouse are self employed

c. You or your partner / spouse have children from a previous marriage that you need to provide for.

http://www.marshallgalpin.co.uk/guides/joint_property.htm

http://www.themovechannel.com/howto/tax/uk-faqs/8.asp

hope that helps.

AGILE · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:47 pm Post subject:

"""The property passes automatically to the survivor on the death of the first co-owner without any formalities and irrespective of what the will of the deceased may say"""

Dont assume the above applies to your case!

It depends on whether you were Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common.

Also whatever the situation an agrieved party can apply to a Court to have the apparent outcome overturned.

Tony

PS Why do electricians and plumbers give their time to help people for free and solicitors do not ?????? Any Solicitor care to answer?