Affairs of Deceased
The Affairs of the Deceased
Please find below a list of things you may need to consider:
Accounts
Banks, Building Societies, Post office, Premium Bonds
Payments
Payments being made: Insurance Policies, rental or H.P agreements, standing orders, credit cards.
Change of name of responsibility
Change of name of responsibility for: Electricity, gas, telephone, car, car insurance, house insurance, TV licence.
Notification of death
Notification of death will need to be sent to: Employer, Tax Office, Passport Office, Pension's Departments, professional associations, local clubs and organisations, driving licence-DVLA Swansea, family GP, DSS for cancellation of services, hospital for cancellation of any appointments.
Change of Circumstances
The financial circumstances of the remaining family have now altered and various grants and allowances may be available from the state, e.g. help towards funeral expenses, rent/council tax rebates, widow's pension. Please contact your local Department for Works and Pension.