Tag: Bona Vacantia

Unclaimed inheritances in the UK can lead to complex legal procedures, often resulting in the assets being transferred to the Crown. This article from Blanchards explores the common reasons inheritances go unclaimed; including missing heirs, lost wills, and intestacy. The article briefly looks into the legal process of managing unclaimed estates, the role of the Bona Vacantia Division, and what happens when no rightful heirs are found. Learn how to prevent your client’s estate from becoming unclaimed and ensure their wishes are honoured. Click to read the full article.

What Happens When An Inheritance Is Unclaimed In The UK?

Unclaimed inheritances in the UK can lead to complex legal procedures, often resulting in the assets being transferred to the Crown. This article from Blanchards explores the common reasons inheritances go unclaimed; including missing heirs, lost wills, and intestacy. The article briefly looks into the legal process of managing unclaimed estates, the role of the Bona Vacantia Division, and what happens when no rightful heirs are found. Learn how to prevent your client’s estate from becoming unclaimed and ensure their wishes are honoured.
Click to read the full article.

How To Recover An Unclaimed Estate

Blanchards discusses the complexities and opportunities of unclaimed estates, which are assets left behind by deceased individuals without clear heirs.
Reasons for unclaimed estates include lack of estate planning, unknown heirs, legal disputes, and absence of an executor.

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