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What does tenants in common mean?
If you own your home as joint beneficial tenants your co-owner automatically takes your 'share' if you die before them. You cannot make a valid gift of your 'share' in your Will.
Lasting Power of Attorney and jointly owned property
Selling a property requires agreement from both owners. If your partner loses capacity, you cannot act for yourself and as your partner’s attorney in the same transaction. Here, we explain how this can be resolved.