No, but if you decide not to use a solicitor, you may find Form PA2 useful. You can get this from a probate registry office. Remember, even if there is no will, the deceased's possessions can be distributed only when all expenses have been paid. You should seek help from a solicitor of the Citizens Advice Bureau, who will also be able to advise if you are entitled to legal aid when dealing with the estate. You may want to put a death notice in one of the national papers, or in the local paper that serves the area where the deceased person lived.
People like to be informed that someone has died, rather than make the discovery at a later stage.
Many bereaved relatives also find that a death notice generates a lot of letters, which can be very comforting. If the deceased person was receiving any benefits, you should inform the Social Security office about their death, as there might be money due to the estate. If the deceased person was living in a council house, you should tell the council housing department. Tell the hospital that the deceased was attending, their doctor, employer and trade union. Ask the Post Office to redirect the deceased person's mail.