Deceased relatives paperwork clear out during lockdown

smiler28282

I currently have paperwork in my filing cabinet for my Gran, my Dad  and my Mum. They have all passed away now. My Dad and Gran in 2015 and my Mum in 2017.

What paperwork do I need to keep in relation to them? Do I just need to keep their probate paperwork or all bank statements etc for 7 years prior to their death dates? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. As I don't want to shred anything I might need.

chrisw

I would get rid of the lot apart from any sentimental records such as birth or death certificates.

You could always get another copy if something's important or just say it's lost, but I can't think of any reason why you would need to.

greatcrested

I would file and keep the official documents like Death certs, Probate, HMRC returns plus the final Estate Accounts. Unlikely to be needed, but they don't take up much space. If you have most electronically that would do too.

[Deleted User]

^^^^ agreed doesnt do any harm to keep the important stuff for 7 years.