23/09/2026
One detail that makes all the difference with a Property Protection Trust.
Most couples put a lot of thought into the home they buy together. Far fewer give much thought to how it's owned - and that detail matters more than people realise.
There are two ways to jointly own a property, and the difference between them has real implications for what happens to your home in the future.
As joint tenants, when one partner dies, their share automatically passes to the other. It sounds reassuring, but it means your share isn't legally yours to leave to anyone else, and it could be assessed as part of the surviving partner's estate if care is needed later on.
As tenants in common, each partner holds a defined share of the property. That share can be left to whoever you choose in your Will and, importantly, it can be protected within a trust.
For a Property Protection Trust to work properly, your property needs to be owned as tenants in common. It's a straightforward change at HM Land Registry and it's one of the steps we take care of as part of setting up your trust, so you don't need to worry about navigating it yourself.
It's one of those things many people simply haven't been told, and knowing about it early is what puts you in the best position to protect your family's future.
If you'd like to find out more, we're happy to talk it through at your own pace. Call us on 0333 050 8141 or visit www.evertrustestateplanning.co.uk