Wills probate and stuck

flowersmile

First of all not sure I am in the right section. My topic is about my dad who was found dead recently and what to do with his estate. So if I’m in the wrong section please show me the right one.
My dad died without leaving a will, he had no property but, to my surprise had £25000 in a bank account. I understand most of what to do......I am the eldest of his three children and he was divorced. So no arguments, my siblings agree that I should apply for grant of administration and sort this money out between the 3 of us.
I think he was on full state pension, housing and council tax benefit but inherited some money some time after his claim but never declared it. He was very confused about money lol. It was over £6000 so I think he may have dropped a clanger lol.
Will the state (or whoever) go back into his bank accounts and find out about his (maybe) fraudulent claim? Just not sure what to expect and what to expect. Can anyone help?

localhero

It is possible that the DWP may contact you to ask what was in his estate and you have a legal responsibility to answer the questions accurately.

If your father has been overpaid you will be required to reimburse them - so perhaps it might be wise to not distribute/spend your inheritance straight away.

Sorry for your loss by the way.