Where to go for further advice, will your pension be affected and what is probate.
For further advice about what to do when someone dies can be found on the DirectGov website:
Further information about pensions can be found on the Pensions Advisory Service website:
Pension Advisory Service - Death benefits (external website)
'Probate' is a term often used when talking about applying for the right to deal with a deceased person's affairs. It's sometimes called 'administering the estate'.
For more information please visit the following government external website:
Direct Gov - What is probate? (external website)
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