Only recently found out about inheritance

-taff

Since when do banks hold wills?
This doesn't make sense.

Lorian

They used to. I had a relative who's will was with the TSB for years.

Its a nice surprise, but I'd still want to see the will, presumably the OP has.

Keep_pedalling

-taff wrote: »

Since when do banks hold wills?
This doesn't make sense.

Banks certainly used to provide wills and probate services, and would charge an arm and a leg for it as well.

jackyann

Yes, our first 'proper' will made in 1980, was lodged with our bank. It was not uncommon either, for them to offer an 'address' for people who had no fixed abode. Sounds odd nowadays, but when I first began nursing (1969) you still came across people who lived with relatives, or in 'boarding houses' and would use their bank for their 'affairs' (business, not flings!)

Yorkshireman99

They often do particularly if they are the executor. Under no circumstances appoint a bank as executor. They will charge their own fee and then outsource the job to a solicitor.

dunroving

I can't see any reason to interpret it as anything but fair, unless you have good reason to think that there was some deliberate underhandedness at the time. Take the money and be happy with it.

I recently found out that I was a beneficiary in a will from 1997, to the tune of several thousand pounds. Only thing is that the sole executor (the son of the deceased) kept the money for himself. I'd rather be in your position, so would be willing to swap situations if you're not happy.