Parent recently passed. Seeking advise please

kiki7976

Hi everyone.

My mother recently passed away on Sat. She had cancer and unfortunately i knew that she wasn't going to make it through. It was her time..

I am an only child and trying my best to inform DWP etc of the news(she had a state pension and housing benifit).

My mum left no will sadly. I have not been assigned executor etc.

I am on Contributions Based ESA (i have MS) and on no means tested benifits at all.

I was thinking though - am I allowed to do things for her? Do I need to inform ESA about this this for myself? My mum didn't have much money (truthfully me too) but I didn't want to upset anything I have, if u know what I mean? I never wanted any executor titles. I know mum didn't leave much (apart from being an amazing mum!).

Do I need to inform anyone for myself?

Many thanks

Kimmy87

I'm sorry for your very sad loss. Do you have support for yourself from other family members, or friends?

There is a useful guide here:

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once

Not all of it will apply to your situation.

Also here:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/dealing-with-the-financial-affairs-of-someone-who-has-died/

You are allowed to become Administrator of her estate (executor is for when there is a will).

It sounds like a simple estate (no need for probate) so while there is usually is a lot of work, it shouldn't be complex work.

If you are not on means tested benefits then I don't see there is anyone you need to inform on your behalf.

kiki7976

thank u so much everyone. My mum had no property (rented. I contacted her land lord). She only had state pension and housing benifit and state pension. I called dwp and informed them.

I allowed to do this on my benifits?

I am an only child

Albus_Scope

Hey @kiki7976 I just wanted to stop in and give you my condolences, please let us know if you need any support.