The background is I care full time for Dad (mixed dementia + other health issues - LPA in place). We are currently renting. Dad's house, house 1, has sold, and the plan was to buy somewhere so we had security instead of renting.
We have put in an offer on a house, house 2. For a cash purchase ( Dad has funds in his account that along with the proceeds of house 1 will meet the cost.
So now it gets complicated.... The house was going to go in joint names of myself and my sister (both on LPA) for me to live in to care for Dad in. The purchase of house 2 is waiting for probate, house 1 is due to complete this week. I've been told the house 2 can't now go in mine and sisters names, (Apparently it would be frowned upon by the court of protection, even though my sister and I are the only ones to inherit) it has to be in Dad's name. Which is fine, but the Estate agent is worried about the consequences of Dad dying before the vendors of house 2 have probate granted.
And yes we are lucky to be able to buy somewhere....
Has anyone got any advice please? My time is limited due to the nature of his care and my brain is fuddled from lack of sleep, and help would be much appreciated!!