Money discovered after deceased's estate closed

jayMSnovice

Hello

Does anyone know what happens to money owed to someone who has passed away, which only comes to light a few years later after the estate has been dealt with and the executors discharged etc.? In this case it's a 5 year old council tax refund which was never claimed.

Should it go to the person who inherited the house, do the solicitors need to be involved again (in which case their fees would likely render claiming the refund pointless)

Any thoughts appreciated

Thanks