16/10/2026
If you’re thinking of selling your house, but you’ve lost your spouse and they didn’t leave a Will, always double check your property deeds. When the deeds are in both names and listed as Tenants in Common, you might not automatically inherit their share of your property.
One family encountered this issue when a surviving husband attempted to sell his home. He discovered that due to the property value and the fact his deceased wife hadn’t made a Will, her estate needed to be dealt with according to the laws of intestacy. As a result, a portion of the mother’s share of the property was split between the family members.
If you need advice about property deeds, email: [email protected] to arrange a face-to-face or telephone appointment.