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Prudential looking for deceased relative?
Accountant_Kerry
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Hi all,
I got a letter from the Pru yesterday saying they are looking for my father who died 20 years ago, I do vaguely remember a man from the pru coming round when I was a child.
My dad dies when he was 50 and there was no probate needed.
any idea what that might want?
Thanks
I got a letter from the Pru yesterday saying they are looking for my father who died 20 years ago, I do vaguely remember a man from the pru coming round when I was a child.
My dad dies when he was 50 and there was no probate needed.
any idea what that might want?
Thanks
Aug 24 - Mortgage Balance £242,040.19
Credit Card - £8,141.63 + £4,209.83
Goals: Mortgage Free by 2035, Give up full time work once Mortgage Free, Ensure I have a pension income of £20k per year from 2035
Credit Card - £8,141.63 + £4,209.83
Goals: Mortgage Free by 2035, Give up full time work once Mortgage Free, Ensure I have a pension income of £20k per year from 2035
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Only one way to find out.......
Maybe he's due a payout of some sort from a policy that wasn't known about at the point he passed away.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.1 -
He may have had a pension or some form of personal insurance policy with them. Is there a telephone number on the letter?Accountant_Kerry said:Hi all,
I got a letter from the Pru yesterday saying they are looking for my father who died 20 years ago, I do vaguely remember a man from the pru coming round when I was a child.
My dad dies when he was 50 and there was no probate needed.
any idea what that might want?
Thanks
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Usually it means that they have a policy with a value on it where he would have been the owner.
I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.2 -
Don't ask us. Ask the Pru.2
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I sent the form back they sent with it, I tried to call but gave up after 30 mins on hold. you've all come to the same conclusion as me I am just impatient! :-)Aug 24 - Mortgage Balance £242,040.19
Credit Card - £8,141.63 + £4,209.83
Goals: Mortgage Free by 2035, Give up full time work once Mortgage Free, Ensure I have a pension income of £20k per year from 20350 -
I got a letter from the Pru yesterday saying they are looking for my father who died 20 years ago,
Your father would now be aged 70.
I wonder if he had a pension policy with the Pru with a designated benefit age of 70?
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yep he would turn 70 this year. its the not knowing that's killing me, although I am certain it will be a very small amount if anythingxylophone said:I got a letter from the Pru yesterday saying they are looking for my father who died 20 years ago,Your father would now be aged 70.
I wonder if he had a pension policy with the Pru with a designated benefit age of 70?
Aug 24 - Mortgage Balance £242,040.19
Credit Card - £8,141.63 + £4,209.83
Goals: Mortgage Free by 2035, Give up full time work once Mortgage Free, Ensure I have a pension income of £20k per year from 20350 -
Do let us know !0
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Aug 24 - Mortgage Balance £242,040.19
Credit Card - £8,141.63 + £4,209.83
Goals: Mortgage Free by 2035, Give up full time work once Mortgage Free, Ensure I have a pension income of £20k per year from 20352 -
So bit of an update, I have been corresponding with the Pru and they have a pension in my dads name, its complicated as he died, then my mum died all 20 years ago so lots of paperwork and tings being exchanged and a potential curve ball that I may have to find the other executor of my mums will (I was the other) and haven't seen her for 7/8 years and have no current contact details or way to contact her.
Anyway the words the pru used were 'substantial sum' although I am very certain it wont be 5 figures anything would be a nice surprise.
Aug 24 - Mortgage Balance £242,040.19
Credit Card - £8,141.63 + £4,209.83
Goals: Mortgage Free by 2035, Give up full time work once Mortgage Free, Ensure I have a pension income of £20k per year from 20352
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