which form(s) (title deeds)

Hi,

My uncle passed away a few years ago. He was the sole owner of a property. I helped my mother through the probate process and she received the grant of probate/letters of administration within a few weeks. She never updated the title deeds, however, so my deceased uncle is still named as the owner.

I'll be helping her to update the deeds now (I've been away travelling for the last 2 years). She wants to know if she could transfer the title deeds to me or can they only be transferred to her (and then transferred at a later date)? Do we need to fill in the AS1 form or another to do this?

Thanks in advance,

Daniel.

 

Hi Daniel - we deal with the outcome of such decisions and are not privy to or able to advise on what's 'best' in such cases.
If your Mother is the beneficiary and executor and she decides to transfer the legal ownership direct to you then she can do so using forms AP1, TR1 and ID1/ID3 as appropriate plus a certified copy of your uncle's probate. There is no need to for example transfer (assent) it into her name first and then transfer it - Registering land or property with HM Land Registry: Change the registered owner name - GOV.UK

Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking legal representation. Before making an application without legal representation, it is important to consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.