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What does tenants in common mean?
A joint tenancy creates rights of survivorship. When one owner dies, the remaining owners automatically own the whole property. This means a joint tenant cannot gift their interest in the property to anyone by their Will.
Find out more in this easy to understand blog.
Should I appoint my partner as my sole attorney?
It’s a sensible move to put your LPAs in place when you have the mental capacity to do so, but your choice of attorneys is crucial.
Appointing just one attorney is rarely advisable. Doing so can lead to an extra step in the house buying and selling process if your partner loses capacity, so it is worth considering other options. Learn more about Lasting Powers of Attorney and jointly owned property in this helpful article.