Question on Wills

[uk2003]

Hi CarolynM

Just used the Online Enquiries at the Land Registry re:old deeds. Let see what happens

Regards
Ken

[uk2003]

This is the reply from the Land registry 

Dear Ken,
Thank you for your enquiry.
We do not keep the old deeds but return them to the solicitor after first registration.  They are then normally passed on with each change of ownership. 
You can apply for a copy of the register which will show who the current owner is.  The fee is £2.00, payable by credit/debit card.
Please follow this link to use Land Register Online:-
http://www.landregisteronline.gov.uk/

Regards
Carmel Austin
Land Registry
Customer Information Centre

[uk2003]

Quick update

casalguidi - that link you sent was well worth a fiver - I now know

1/ His full name
2/ Exact date of death and place
3/ Intestates - widower without issue or parent
4/ Mrs Andersens full name a address, she was his sister and only person entitled to his estate
5/ Full value of estate and how much the taxman got.

Still dont answer question but lots more info to work with.

Regards
Ken

[casalguidi]

Hi Ken

Am pleased that it was useful - some useful information you have there

Casalguidi