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Eastern Region Judge Shepherd Marina Krisko FRICS 14th September 2022 and further written submissions received on 3/11/22
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…
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicola Rushton QC and Ms Marina Krisko FRICS on Date 18 February 2021
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Tribunal Member Parkinson on 11 May 2023
Southern Region, Judge R Cooper , Ms T Wong and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS on 13 February 2025.
Eastern Region Judge J Oxlade sitting on 8 July 2020
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Tribunal Judge S. McKeown and Mrs L. Crane MCIEH on 29 January 2026
Check if an estate can get the residence nil rate band (RNRB) when someone downsizes, gifts or sells their home before they die.
Download a notice and an affirmation so you can apply for a certificate of no impediment (CNI) from the British Embassy Rome by post.
On 8 September 2022 Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
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