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Father-In-Law's HA problem
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To be honest I don't know what an administrator means?
We just thought, as there is no money, bank accounts, assets etc, that we didn't really need to do anything. All we have done with things like his mobile phone, TV licence etc is call them and tell them he has passed away. Some things (mobile phone) want a copy of the death certificate, others such as the TV licence have just canceled the licence.
So, what is an administrator and do we need one?
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So, what is an administrator and do we need one?
NO, please do not get involved any further.
You only need to adminster an estate if there is property or if the value exceeds about £10,000 (England and Wales).
Dad had nothing so there is no need to adminster anything.
But if you start intermeddling (getting involved) even when it is not needed, life can get awkward.
Just tell them the estate is insolvent.
No need to say any more to anyone chasing money.If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing0 -
The OP doesn't need any online guidance! They have already been advised that the best policy where there are no assets is to stay right away from the deceased's affairs. It will be a whole load of work for absolutely no benefit to anyone, ever,
This poor chap has died penniless and intestate. There is no reason to be involved in his affairs now that he has died.0 -
To be honest I don't know what an administrator means?
We just thought, as there is no money, bank accounts, assets etc, that we didn't really need to do anything. All we have done with things like his mobile phone, TV licence etc is call them and tell them he has passed away. Some things (mobile phone) want a copy of the death certificate, others such as the TV licence have just canceled the licence.
So, what is an administrator and do we need one?
Neither of you have taken on the legal role of administrator so you don't have any responsibility for sorting out the "estate".
It's fine to notify people that he has died, send them a death certificate and a letter saying that you are not handling the estate but, as far as you know, there isn't any money to pay debts. Firms will come back to you but just reply that you are not administering the estate.
Some will try to pressurise (guilt-trip) you into paying his debts. Hold firm!0
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