Unclaimed estates (2904)

What is this notice?

Notices from the Government Legal Department detailing estates held as bona vacantia

What legislation does it relate to?

Intestates’ Estates Act 1952 (Sch. I, S.46 (1)(vi))

Who places this notice?

Government Legal Department

Where can I find these notices?

Notice 2904

Further information

www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6and1Eliz2/15-16/64/schedule/FIRST/paragraph/46

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