My husband and I bought our house in joint names before we were married, so my maiden name is still on our ownership details at the Land Registry. My husband has now died, and I wondered whether the different surnames could create a difficulty when I’m gone. I’ve been told that as long as my husband’s death certificate, my birth certificate and our marriage certificate can be produced there will be no problem.
Your informant is correct; there’s no need to alter the ownership register. As long as the Land Registry can be satisfied that the house belonged to you (by production of the certificates you mention) you won’t be leaving problems for your executors. However the Land Registry will alter the ownership details for you free of charge if you contact them.