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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…
FCDO travel advice for Chile. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Wildfires…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
This section has safety advice for regions of Chile. It only covers…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
Your employer could start formal disciplinary action against you if they…
Your employer should put their disciplinary procedure in writing, and make…
Your employer should not take any disciplinary action before meeting with…
If you think disciplinary action taken against you is unfair you can…
When a disciplinary issue is being looked into you might be suspended from…
There are several organisations that could give you advice about…
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Brazil for healthcare practitioners.
People with a long-term disability looking to buy a suitable home on the open market may be able to do so using the HOLD shared ownership scheme.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
What livestock keepers must do when they intend to use someone else's land or buildings temporarily.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Being made redundant - rights, statutory payments you're entitled to, notice periods and consultation, finding a job.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Andorra and what conditions are like in prison there.
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