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How to deal with banks after a loved one dies

How to deal with banks after a loved one dies

Update: 2025-09-04
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Settling the affairs of a loved one is never easy, but new research from Which? shows that banks and the probate service are causing unnecessary delays.

In this episode, we’re joined by Which? Money journalist Holly Lanyon, and James Buchan from Which? Legal to explain what’s going wrong, and what you can do to make the process as easy as possible.

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How to deal with banks after a loved one dies

How to deal with banks after a loved one dies