My Mother didn't leave a will, but that was no problem as we tided up her affairs a few years ago.
However, on going through her effects we came across an two old insurance policies and an old building society account, none worth a lot of money.
Rang the Pru, they took a few details including the death certificate number, a few details from me and four days later I received two cheques.
Did the same with the building society which holds less money than the insurance and they've sent me 10 very complicated forms to fill in.
In addition they want my passport, driving licence and copies of household bills plus they are going to charge me a hefty admin. fee.
I should add, this particular building society closed all it's branches several years ago and went internet only.
Makes you wonder if our ebay admin. uses them