I`m so thankful Christel`s funeral was not the trauma it had threatened to be @nae sporran and you will have a good memory, knowing you did her proud.
Thank you, Canary. Thank you everyone.Im glad it went as well as it could.
Look after yourself now - there is often a deflated feeling after the funeral
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May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.
Is Christel's daughter wanting to do this herself or would she be happy for you to apply for letters of administration?. I did my dad's paperwork when he passed last year recorded everything including phone calls. I found by taking time and writing everything down in a book making a list of exactly who to contact I managed to get everything done it was easier than I thought. I used the tell me once service as well. My dad's stuff probably wasn't too complicated as he had no home that he owned but was still being rented as he was still being assessed in a CH. Dad just had the one bank account which they froze when I contacted them. I did not need to apply for probate/letters of administration as bank were happy to release dads funds when all his paperwork was done. It might seem daunting to do but if Christel's daughter wants to let you do it it should be manageable. As far as I know it is ok for anyone to apply for letters of administration the forms will just ask relationship to the person that has passed if any children alive etc. I'm sure you can put on the form relationship to Christel I don't think it's set in stone you must be a blood relative. My dad did not leave a will and I do have a sister which I made clear whenever it felt necessary. I just did everything by the book and settled with her half of what dad left. I can't say she was happy as she felt the bank should have informed her of how things were progressing but she had every opportunity to contact them herself but didn't bother. My relationship with sister was fraught we were basically not speaking. I didn't even get a thank you when it was done.Thank you @Wildflowerlady.
I tried to sort out the bank today and they let me put a hold on the account. They need Christel's daughter as next of kin to sort out the documents and I think she will mess it up so the nursing home won't get paid, any levelling up with DWP and the council won't be sorted properly. The bank told me to apply for letter of administration.
Maybe I should just let go and leave it to Christel's daughter to avoid more stress. I don't like the thought of Christel's affairs ending in a mess or more hassle between her children. Sadly, as far as law is concerned it is none of my concern without more forms to fill in.
That was the original plan, Canary. The one we appointed was unreliable and never answered his phone. Fair enough, so many are suggesting I should just let Christel's daughter get on with it that I will talk to her at the weekend. She can have the account numbers and a print out of the bank's page detailing what she needs to take to the branch. She won't do it online, so that is the easiest way.You dont have to be involved if you dont want to. If Chrisels estate all goes Pete Tong, you can always suggest to her daughter that she appoints a solicitor to sort it out.
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