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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…
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British consulates in Mauritius.
‘Bona Vacantia’ means vacant goods and is the name given to ownerless property, which by law passes to the Crown. The Treasury Solicitor acts for the Crown to administer the estates of people who die intestate (without a Will) and...
How to apply for a discretionary grant of bona vacantia where the dissolved company cannot be restored.
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
How to apply for a discretionary grant where the dissolved company can be restored. (Company has been dissolved for less than six years)
Practice form No. 91: Writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum
This notice provides a glossary of Scottish land law terms.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Employers have duty of care for those they employ overseas. Advice includes protecting company employees and how the UK government can assist.
Attorney General's jury vetting guidelines on when to use of right of stand by and what procedure to follow.
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
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