maffew
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Receiving bank letters for 17k for a dead woman
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studio150
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Would it not be at least two opened letters as you have stated that the amount was £10k but has now increased to £17k
KZNSeagull
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The bank would not keep it. It is not their property and it certainly isn't yours. The bank will know what to do - finding the executor of deceased estates is part of their daily routine. There are also companies out there that track down people to whom share certificates etc have been issued etc but moved away, so there are always ways and means.
The biggest question here is why it has taken your Dad 20 years to return a statement to the bank marked "Not known at this address - believed deceased" written on the envelope? It is free you know.
The biggest question here is why it has taken your Dad 20 years to return a statement to the bank marked "Not known at this address - believed deceased" written on the envelope? It is free you know.
lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
So, is it 17k for the letter,17k for receiving the letters, or 17k for the dead woman ? I couldn't quite make it out from the thread title
Sussex Nomad
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Goodluck Jonathan!
Tokyo Sexwhale?
I have a feeling that this thread may not have gone quite as well as the OP had hoped.
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
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fat old seagull
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It's not so bad mate...it has provoked some amusing posts.
Though it's a bit disappointing I won't get at least a drink from your anticipated windfall. 
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We've been at our current house for 12 years and we're still getting bank statements for the previous owner. We have sent several back with "Gone away" and "Not known at this address" - they still keep coming. So, returning them to the bank doesn't help in any way.
But, yes, if you phone up the bank in question and explain the old lady has deceased, they will get someone on the case. When I worked at the Alliance, I had to track down beneficiaries of long-dormant accounts a few times - it's a simple enough process, provided there's a will. Don't know what happens if there's not - I never had that - but I imagine it could get messy
The Brighton Bear
Come on Kylie, get a grip
So my dad has been receiving a bank statement for the previous home owner with a bank balance of 17k. This has been going on every year for almost 20 years. I think originally the account amount was just under 10k. The old lady passed away in the late 90s. Obviously her family do not have a clue that this cash exists.
What is the best way I can get a slice of the good stuff
Is there a legal way of not letting this juicy delicious cash fall into the banks coffers?
That sounds like a late aunt of mine. If you can just forward the statements on to me I'm sure I can look after this matter.
Depends if it's a Swiss bank or not.
fat old seagull
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I saw this morning on your 'Summer Naps' that you were deemed to be on fire! I didn't realise however ...it was your pants that were the source of this combustion! 