Dads pension

Sab72

My dad passed away on 5-5-2017 and I've a few questions if anyone can help pls.
I've managed to close dads bank account and they are happy to transfer the funds of £11000,
I've been in touch with post office and they have told me there's close to £20000 in his account so they need a letters of administration (there's no will) and I'm the only child.
Now the local council became appointee for my dads pension in 2014 and they also require letters of administration, they have told me it could take a long time to release the funds from them selves, why is this.
My dad had no debts and didn't owe anything to the care home as he was sectioned under the mental health act 117so his care was fully funded. Could anyone explain why the council would say this ?
Thanks x

Keep_pedalling

If his care was fully funded, then the council will be sitting on 3 years worth of pension, so I can understand why they need LoA to release it.

You need to do this for the PO account anyway so you don't really have a choice. The process is relatively easy for a simple estate but it does take a little time to do, which is probably what the council were referring to when they said what they said.

Yorkshireman99

Sab72 wrote: »

My dad passed away on 5-5-2017 and I've a few questions if anyone can help pls.
I've managed to close dads bank account and they are happy to transfer the funds of £11000,
I've been in touch with post office and they have told me there's close to £20000 in his account so they need a letters of administration (there's no will) and I'm the only child.
Now the local council became appointee for my dads pension in 2014 and they also require letters of administration, they have told me it could take a long time to release the funds from them selves, why is this.
My dad had no debts and didn't owe anything to the care home as he was sectioned under the mental health act 117so his care was fully funded. Could anyone explain why the council would say this ?
Thanks x

The estate has to be distributed according to the intestacy rules. Did wour father leave a wife or any other children? If so then they may be entitlers to the estate not just you. So letters of administration need to be obtained to deal with the estate.

unholyangel

Yorkshireman99 wrote: »

The estate has to be distributed according to the intestacy rules. Did wour father leave a wife or any other children? If so then they may be entitlers to the estate not just you. So letters of administration need to be obtained to deal with the estate.

OP doesn't make any mention of a wife (whether OP's mother or otherwise) but does say they (OP) are the only child.

Sab72

I'm the only child and my mum and dad were divorced .
I'm going to solicitors on Tuesday to start the process for LOA
Thank you all so much for your help x

Yorkshireman99

Sab72 wrote: »

I'm the only child and my mum and dad were divorced .
I'm going to solicitors on Tuesday to start the process for LOA
Thank you all so much for your help x

Spare yourself the expense! You should have no problem doing it yourself.

Sab72

Really... it looked complicated so

Keep_pedalling

Yorkshireman99 wrote: »

Spare yourself the expense! You should have no problem doing it yourself.

I second that, not only will you save money you will wrap it up in half the time.

Sab72

How do I go about doing by myself?

Yorkshireman99

Sab72 wrote: »

How do I go about doing by myself?

Start here. Plenty of help here if you need it.

https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will

Then follow the links to download the forms. Simples!

Savvy_Sue

Could also be worth going to the library for a copy of something like the Which guide to wills and probate - I know this is intestacy but once you've decide to act as Administrator the general principles are the same. I just found having a book in front of me helpful, as well as just websearches!