Title on Deed

[Froebel]

Dear All,

My mother has recently added my name to the title deeds of the family home. The Land Registry has registered us as Tenants in Common (50/50 share).

The reason my mother has done this is because I reside in the home and take care of most of her day-to-day needs.

I have 4 siblings and I am slightly concerned that they may dispute this in the future. Is there any thing I should do to legally protect myself against this happening?

Thank you for your suggestions/advice.

William

If you are tenants in common it meabs yiu each own a share and when either of you die you can leave your share to whoever you want by will or that share will.pass under the rules of intestacy. Did she also revise her will? If she.meant for youmto have the whole house when she passes she should have made you a joint tenant instead. Your mother could also leave a letter setting out that she gifted you the share in lieu of you looking after her.

Many thanks for your reply. She hasn't made a will and I don't think she plans to leave me the whole house. Is the fact that my name is on the title deed trump all eventualities? ie would a letter or some other document be necessary?

Bill

No other document is necessary. However, if you have not paid your mother the full market value of your share of the house your siblings may be able to get the court to order you to pay them some money if your mother dies within 6 years. There may also be inheritance tax to pay if she dies within 7 years.

Thanks for the info.