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Severance of Joint Tenancy, prompted at the right moment

While drafting the will, Azmora asks whether to sever any joint tenancy so the share passes under the will. If yes, the notice is prefilled and tracked.

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At a glance
  • Prompt in the Will builderA tick for each property
  • NoticePrefilled from the matter
  • RecordEntered in the audit trail

The work this supports

Sever a joint tenancy, tracked

Prompted from the will, with the SEV form filled.

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Checks and limitations

Checks depend on the answers recorded and the supported rules for this document. They do not establish that every legal issue has been identified. Your firm must check the facts, the output and the steps needed for execution or submission.

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Severance of Joint Tenancy - questions

Why does severance matter for a will?
Under a joint tenancy the property passes to the surviving owner automatically, whatever the will says. Severing it makes the owners tenants in common, so each owner's share can pass under their own will.
Is the notice a formal document?
Yes. It is a notice in writing given to the other joint tenants, under section 36(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925. Azmora drafts it and your firm arranges service.
Does a client need to sever to make a will?
No. It depends on what the client wants for the property. That is why Azmora asks the question and records the answer, rather than assuming.

Page updated 2 November 2026.

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