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If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to…
The Government Legal Department handles bona vacantia in England and Wales…
You need to know if you’re entitled before making a claim on an estate.…
If you think you’re entitled to an estate in England and Wales (but not…
If you know someone who has died with no will or known blood relatives,…
You can apply for a grant from a deceased person’s estate if you could…
When you have to pay Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty or Inheritance Tax on money, shares or property you inherit
You do not usually owe any tax on an inheritance at the time you inherit…
You do not usually have to pay Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax immediately…
You do not pay Stamp Duty, Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax immediately if…
You do not usually have to pay any Stamp Duty or tax when you inherit…
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
As a personal representative (an executor or administrator) you’re legally…
You must pay any debts and settle the taxes for the person who died. This…
You may have to pay taxes for the estate if there is any new income while…
You may need to send information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about…
Once you have paid any debts and taxes, or you are sure the estate has…
Find out how to apply to be a UK Real Estate Investment Trust if you're a company or group of companies who invests in properties.
Check if you're a joint tenant or tenants in common. Change from joint tenants to tenants in common, or tenants in common to joint tenants
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Form ST3: Statement of truth in support of an application for registration of land based upon lost or destroyed deeds.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Information on freehold estates which are private and mixed tenure estates where shared areas are not owned or looked after by the local council.
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has confirmed the appointment of Mark Bourgeois as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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