Wills and jointly owned property

Many people don’t realise that when you own property jointly with another person that property will not pass under your will or by intestacy.

When making your will it is important that you consider how property is held to ensure that it passes in accordance with your wishes.

There are two main ways of owning a property jointly known as Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common.

If you own your property as Joint Tenants it means that, upon death, the ownership of the property passes directly to the joint owner and not under the terms of your Will.

If you own as Tenants in Common, your share of the property will go to the beneficiaries you choose.

We can check the land registry for you and let you know which applies.

We can also help you change the way you own the property and prepare all the necessary documentation for the Land Registry.