The estate of the person who has died, such as money from bank or building society accounts.
Any insurance policies or charities, lump sum payments made by a pension scheme or relatives, (either yours or those of the person who has died).
Any savings you have in a bank or building society, National Savings (including certificates and premium bonds) or in cash at home.
The savings may be in your name or the name of your partner.The Widows Payment of does not count as savings.