The angry thread

[Newportnobby]

Wot - bawker??  

[Graham]

I am not a fan of the banks, but I have to say when my mother passed some 9yrs ago, all her banking was with Barclays. My brother who lived close had the POA, and together we rocked up at the bank to see them about closing the accounts and sorting the money as per the will.
The young lady who looked after us was excellent.
She explained there was not a lot she could do, but would pass us on to the bereavement team, who would help us through.
However she advised "off the record" to go and withdraw some money if we needed it to pay for the immediate expenses. She would then inform the bereavement the next morning.
By lunchtime the following day we were contacted by the team who helped us through closing the accounts and investments, and transferring it all as per our instructions.
Sometimes, when it works they are ok. Just wish it would work well a lot more.

[Bealman]

When my father died suddenly back in 1990, I went to the UK to sort it all out (I'm the only child).

I went to the local Lloyd's bank and said I'd like to close off my father's accounts, please.

Reply:

"Actually, sir, your father owes us money"

Good one, Dad.