If the deceased
held shares in public companies you will need to
write to the registrar of the company to confirm
the share holding. MORE
Solicitors
National directory
of solicitors who deal with probate. MORE
Unclaimed Assets
Now might be
a good time to look for lost assets. Although still
in its infancy several companies offer a search
service for which a fee is normally charged. MORE
Charities
You may decide
to make a donation to a charity in the deceaseds
name. Charities can also make use of specific items
for which you have no further use. MORE
Share Dealing
Listing of companies
that provide share dealing services. MORE
Auctioneers
You may have
articles belonging to the deceased which need to
be sold. A number of companies now allow you to
auction on the internet. Auction houses can also
provide valuations on items. MORE
Pop. Shares
& Reg
For popular shares
we provide a list of registrars for the FTSE 100
companies. If stocks are held in companies not in
this list you can obtain the registrar details from
the stock certificate MORE
Banks
& Bldg. Soc.
We
provide a directory listing of major UK banks and
building societies. You should write to each bank
to inform them on the new circumstances and ask
that the accounts be suspended. A valuation of the
assets held on the date of death should be requested.
Also use this opportunity to enquire about other
assets that the deceased may have held with the
financial institution for which you might not have
the documentation.MORE
