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My wife and I are in our eighties. The house is in my name only. I would like to ensure that it goes to my grand-daughter, who at present is 16, when we die. Is it possible to transfer the title deeds to three owners: my wife, myself and my grand-daughter?

It is not possible for anyone under the age of 18 to hold a legal estate in land so, in order to do this, trustees would have to be appointed. In any case it’s not the way of achieving your purpose that I’d recommend. If you were to do this your grand-daughter would become a joint owner of your property now, which could put your home at risk. Discuss this with a solicitor: it will probably be a good idea for the house to be in joint names with your wife –certainly if you haven’t made a will.

Area of law: Property, Wills and Probate

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