DH died no will

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My husband sadly died on Sunday and there is no will. I found a letter, dated earlier this year stating he has shares with Invesco amounting to a large sum of money, which I knew nothing about. Not sure how to proceed. Do I phone the company? I am at the moment trying to approach a lawyer, but not having much success.
I am in Scotland by the way.

So sorry for your loss.
Would this link help?
www.gov.uk/probate-estate?step-by-step-nav=4f1fe77d-f43b-4581-baf9-e2600e2a2b7a

Since you are in Scotland, I think it’s a little bit different. Here are the specific rules.
This page covers if someone dies without a will.
www.gov.scot/publications/death-scotland-practical-advice-times-bereavement-revised-11th-edition-2016-9781786522726/pages/19/

Then here is the page it links to about executors and how an executor is appointed if there was no will. About the shares - that will be part of “in-gathering” the estate, which the executor does, as you’ll need confirmation of death, etc., to get the shares, I would assume, unless you are a joint owner.
www.gov.scot/publications/death-scotland-practical-advice-times-bereavement-revised-11th-edition-2016-9781786522726/pages/12/
(In-gathering is section iv and also it’s own topic on the page)

BUT, you will want to consult a solicitor on the process of becoming the executor and how to in-gather, most likely, and I have no idea of your family situation - if you had children, if he had children you don’t share, if anyone will be against you becoming executor, etc.

Thank you all, that is very helpful. There is only me really, He was not married before. He has surviving parents and a brother but I do not imagine any of them will want to be involved. We have two children and joint owned our home with no mortgage. He did not work for years and claimed no benefits. The solicitor who holds our deeds is the one I have contacted and I am hoping to hear from them today.

OP, I’m sorry you are having to struggle with paperwork etc while grieving. I went through this when my DH also died intestate at 36.
I can reassure you that your solicitor will sort out everything for you. You only need to find some relevant documents or point him in the right direction to do it for you. I am also in Scotland, and it was very straightforward, although (as with all legal matters) it takes months longer than you expect, to get it all processed.

You will need to be appointed as Executor
You will be entitled to the estate up to certain limits,
Your solicitor will be able to advise you through the process
Sorry for your loss

Thank you all. I have now spoken to solicitor and have an idea of how things will go. I think I just panicked and wanted to know everything now if that makes sense. I am not money grabbing, but am terrified of losing house, for no reason I know. Also, I just wanted to feel some control I think. Thank you again

🌺🌺 very understandable. Take care

So sorry for your loss op. If any time you find yourself phoning a company about anything to do with your dh just ask to speak to someone who deals with bereavement. You will be put through to someone who will deal with you sympathetically and tell you what you need to do. Usually say to send death certificate etc, but at least will actually talk to you which is half the battle.

So sorry for your loss, for you and your children.

I agree with the PP, most organisations will publish a separate contact number in case of bereavement. Google will find them for you.

Pretty universally a kind and helpful service

All the very best.