Wills: guidance on jointly held assets

If you hold property, bank accounts, or other assets jointly with your partner, they will automatically pass to your surviving partner through the ‘Right of Survivorship’. You cannot pass on jointly held assets in your Will, and to reduce the possibility of any confusion, you should not include these in your Will.

If you do hold property or assets jointly, one of our specialist partners can provide advice and help you structure things to ensure your assets, and your loved ones are protected.

For property, you can find this information on the property title, and if you are in the UK, you can search on the HM Land Registry Office.