Selling of shares

[borolad63]

I have recently come across my late mothers shares in Aviva. She has had them since Norwich union days. I do not know how or where to cash them in. Do I use my local bank or what?

 

My mams shares are only a few in number we are not rich!

[rebel11]

Hi boro

 

Thread moved.

 

I believe they would be part of her estate. With regards to the shares you could contact the Registrar :- http://www.aviva.com/investor-relations/contacts/shareholder-contacts/

[honeybee13]

Hello there, sorry to hear about your Mum.

 

I have sold shares through a local bank, not necessarily my own, but they will tell you what the charges are. You don't say what the shares are worth, but if you find that the selling costs are excessive compared with the amount you could raise, you might consider gifting them for charity. The last time I looked at this, stockbrokers called Killick & Co [might be a different spelling] take on small shareholdings and sell them in bulk. My OH had about 5 shares in a company and got rid of them this way. It didn't cost anything and should have helped someone.

 

My best, HB

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