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What You Need to Know About Unclaimed Estates UK?

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When a person in the UK dies without leaving a will and without any known next of kin, their estate may be classed as unclaimed. This means their money, property, and possessions are temporarily held by the Crown. Such estates are added to the government’s Bona Vacantia list, which is publicly available and updated regularly. When an Estate Is Listed as Unclaimed An estate is listed as unclaimed when: ·          The deceased died intestate (without a will). ·          No living relatives have been identified through official searches. ·          No claim has been made within a set period after death. Once listed, the estate remains on the Bona Vacantia register for up to 30 years, giving potential heirs time to come forward and claim what may be rightfully theirs. The process can be complex, often requiring proof of relationship through family records, birt...

Abandoned Property in the UK – Find the Rightful Owners

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Countless properties lie empty ranging from rural cottages to city flats across the UK. These buildings become abandoned due to unresolved inheritance issues, absent owners, or legal disputes. Identifying and tracing the rightful owners can be complex, but it’s the key step before any purchase or redevelopment. If you come across an Abandoned property UK , you cannot simply move in or claim it. The process usually begins with checking Land Registry records to see if an owner is registered. If ownership is unclear or the registered owner has passed away, further investigation is required. This is where professional help is essential. The Role of Fleetwood Heir Hunters Fleetwood Heir Hunters specialise in tracing heirs to unclaimed estates and abandoned assets. Using genealogical research, historic records, and global databases, they track down the rightful owners or their next of kin. For a potential buyer, this means you can have confidence that the sale is legally sound. Fleetw...