Severance of Tenancy
£120.00
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Separate Ownership to Protect Your Share
- Joint Tenants: Your share of the property automatically passes to the other joint owner(s) upon your death.
- Tenants in Common: Your share becomes part of your estate, allowing it to be distributed through your Will. This can be used to leave your share to someone other than the joint owner or to protect your assets post-death via a Trust.
Severance of Tenancy is one of the most important — and most overlooked — estate planning steps for any couple jointly owning property in Bristol. The vast majority of homes in Bristol, Clifton, Redland, Henleaze and the surrounding areas are held as Joint Tenants by default, which means that on first death the entire property passes automatically to the surviving owner, completely outside the will.
Converting your ownership to Tenants in Common splits the property into defined shares (typically 50/50, but it can be any split). Each share then forms part of that person's estate and can be left through their will — usually into a Property Protection Trust. This is the single most effective way for Bristol homeowners to protect half the value of the family home from being assessed for care home fees, and to ring-fence each partner's share for their own children (essential for blended families).
Our £120 fee includes the full Land Registry search, drafting of the Notice of Severance, service on the other joint owner(s), and registration of a Form A restriction at the Land Registry — everything needed to make the severance legally effective. If the Land Registry search reveals you're already Tenants in Common, we refund your payment less the £20 + VAT search fee.
Severance of Tenancy works hand in hand with mirror wills and a Property Protection Trust — we'll review your full estate plan during the consultation and confirm exactly what's needed. Appointments are available at our Henleaze office (BS9), by video call, or at home anywhere across Bristol and the South West.
Severance of Tenancy in Bristol & the South West
High Net Estate Planning is based in Henleaze, north Bristol (BS9). We support clients across Bristol, Clifton, Redland, Westbury-on-Trym, Bath, North Somerset and the wider South West — in person, by video call, or at home.
All pricing is fixed and confirmed in writing before any work begins. Call 0117 463 2447 or book a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Severance of Tenancy cost in Bristol?
Our fixed fee for Severance of Tenancy is £120.00 — all-inclusive, with no hidden charges. Any third-party fees (such as the £82 Office of the Public Guardian registration for LPAs) are clearly stated upfront.
Do you offer Severance of Tenancy appointments in Bristol?
Yes. We meet clients at our Henleaze office in north Bristol (BS9), by video call, or at your home across Bristol, Clifton, Redland, and the wider South West. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
How long does Severance of Tenancy take?
Most clients complete the process within 2–3 weeks of their initial consultation. We handle drafting, review, and (where applicable) registration with the relevant authority on your behalf.
Are you regulated and insured?
High Net Estate Planning is a member of the Society of Will Writers and carries full professional indemnity insurance. Every document is reviewed by a qualified estate planning specialist before it reaches you.
