Intestate

[Jebber]

If you are a cousin I assume you were aware of his death, if not, you at least seem to be aware the Police published a notice appealing for relatives, you should contact the Police and make yourself known. Do not wait for his name to appear on the   Bona Vacantia  list.

[7Y]

I was made aware of his death when HH company rang me - i then searched myself and found the Police notice. Spoke to Police, who passed my ðetails to Coroners office, who in turn rang me.  So people who should know, are now aware.

[CaroleW]

That’s good.  Either you or any other relative can apply for Letters of Administration without the need to pay hefty fees to HH

Re no will.  As he only died a week ago - is that based on there being nothing in his home?  Who has searched?

Many people who make a will via a solicitor often leave it with the solicitor for safekeeping- particularly if they live alone.  There is a process where local solicitors receive a communication in this type of case but I’m not sure if that applies if a relative is found.  May be worth asking the police or the Coroners office if this has been done?  May also be worth ringing a couple of his local solicitors just in case.

[7Y]

Thanks Carole - HH say there's no Will.  He could have made a Will himself (legal) and its in a drawer somewhere.  I have had HH on the phone asking about funeral arrangements.  A PM has been requested by the Coroners Office, so why are they jumping the gun.

Personally,I am more concerned as to where they are getting our derails from, and in such fine detail, and who is holding this information. Monetary stuff can wait.  HH are saying he died last Thursday, he didn't, he was discovered last Thursday following Police access.

I will leave it for now, as I am content the right people know. 

[Pheno]

I am not sure that 'the right people knowing'  will stop the wrong people pursuing the matter.  If they get hold of other people who would benefit from intestacy then HH are involved anyway.

Pheno

[Jebber]

There is nothing to stop HH pursuing their research, they will only benefit financially If those family members entitled to any of the estate sign a contract for the HH to claim on their behalf. It won't affect the amount any other claimants receive.

For example, if there are seven people entitled to a share of an estate, three people sign with HH and the remaining four pursue their own claim. The three that signed will have to pay commission to the HH out their share, the remaining four would owe the HH nothing.

[BushInn1746]

Last Thursday, but heir Hunters have picked it up off a Police public notice for next of kin

Heir Hunters usually earn their money as Commission from those who decide to sign-up with them.

If no Will is found, there is still a
Legal order regarding inheritance, which has to be exhausted first. ...

Intestacy - who inherits if someone dies without a will?
https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will

Scotland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands etc., may have different Laws.

[BushInn1746]

Found last Thursday & someone claiming to be HH are knocking at your door already!

Take a breath 

Apart from informing you, they do put me off.

They may have got some of your details from an earlier visit to another family member.

The Police and Coroner usually want to contact the closest relatives to the deceased and those in last and recent contact with the deceased.