Remove a loved one’s name after a death
When a joint owner dies, the property register still shows their name. Where the property was held as joint tenants, the surviving owner can apply to have the deceased owner’s name removed.
We check every application before it’s submitted, so it isn’t rejected.
Who is this for?
- Surviving spouses or partners who owned jointly
- Surviving joint owners who held as joint tenants
- Families tidying up a title before a future sale or remortgage
What’s included
How it works
- 1A gentle first conversation
Tell us about the property and the person who has passed away, in your own time.
- 2Ownership check
We check whether the property was held as joint tenants or tenants in common, as this decides the route.
- 3Prepare the application
We prepare the forms and explain how to certify the death certificate.
- 4Register updated
We submit the application and confirm when the deceased owner has been removed.
Things to consider
If the property was held as tenants in common, the deceased’s share passes under their will or intestacy, and a grant of probate may be needed.
Mortgage lenders should be informed of the death separately.
There is no rush to update the register, but doing so makes any future sale or remortgage simpler.
Common questions
How do I know if we were joint tenants?
The title register shows a restriction for tenants in common. If there is no such restriction, the owners usually held as joint tenants. We check this for you.
Do I need probate to remove a deceased joint owner?
Not usually for joint tenants — the death certificate is normally enough. Tenants in common will often need probate.
Let’s move things forward.
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