H3.—(1) This regulation applies where a person dies and the total of—
(a)any sums that were due to him under these Regulations; and
(b)any sums payable under these Regulations to his personal representatives,
(“the amount due”) does not exceed £5,000.
(2) Where this regulation applies the Department may, without requiring the production of probate or other proof of title, pay the amount due—
(a)to the personal representatives; or
(b)to the person, or to or among any one or more of any persons, appearing to it to be beneficially entitled to the estate.