tracing bank accounts

[salmonpuss]

Hi

i am acting as an executor to my Dad's will. Unfortunately he seems to have had a hundread and one bank accouns at one time or another. Is there an easy way to track what accounts he has that are still open?

[Eastender]

Hi there is a place in central london (if you live in this country), that you can get in touch with and they can track all the accounts that exsisted. But sorry I do not have the address. You could try on the web, or if not phone one of the building society's or a bank and I am sure they will have it. good luck

[Oneeyedvic]

Firsly, my condolences.

 

Unfortunately there is no central register. The only thing you may be able to do is to write to each bank and just ask them!. You may need to enclsoe a copy of the will showing you as executor as well as a copy of the death certificate.

 

Going through all his persoanl effects will also probably throw some light on some more accounts. If he had a solicitor / accountant etc, they would be able to tell you easily, but then I suppose you wouldn't be asking this question.

 

If your father kept lots of accounts, it would also probably be worth going through his house very thoroughly - my mother in law had around �2000 in various nooks and crannies (hidden in biscuit tins) around the place!

[salmonpuss]

Thanks for the replies. I have since discovered that the Building Society Association and the British Banking Association can run free searches for Dormant or forgotten accounts, so I'll give them a go and keep you posted.

[marquita123]

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