The UK Bona Vacantia list is published by the Government Legal Department and names people who died without a will and without known relatives — meaning their estate passed to the Crown. Browse by surname or region below. If you believe you may be related to someone on the list, you could be entitled to claim their estate under the rules of intestacy.
Showing 143 surnames with 5 or more estates on the list.
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Register freeData sourced from the UK Government Legal Department Bona Vacantia Division. This service is for information only — always seek independent legal advice before making a claim.