transfer of deeds

[widowpurple]

My recently widowed mother lives in the house owned soley by my father which he left to her in his will. The deeds are in his name, she was executor of the said will.  We are awaiting grant of probate, does she need to transfer deeds into her name if she has original will, death certificate and grant of probate and is not intending to sell the property?

[zmudge]

Deeds have been done away with, the Entry on the Land Register computer is the only thing which counts now. Your mother should change the entry to show her as sole proprietor. If there is no mortgage it is quite simple to DIY. Once she has probate she should phone your local District Land Registry Office who will guide her through the (simple) forms. The Land Registry will also require a Land Tax Stamp Duty declaration and will tell her how to obtain this. There is no Stamp Duty to pay. The Land Registry fee is �40. 

[widowpurple]

Jeez thanks so much...that is so much easier....n cheaper than the solicitor being involved...thanks for your help.