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Heirhunters and Estate

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Skarlet2018 · 05/09/2018 14:14

I'm hoping somebody can advise. Several years ago a relative died. I was contacted by the police and made funeral arrangements and was involved in the inquest.

A heir hunter has contacted me saying that the estate has now been advertised on the bona vacantia site. I thought this was odd as the council and police have my details. When I queried this with the bona vacantia department they told me my relatives estate is not with them at all.

After more digging around i contacted a soliciters called farrer and co who seem to be involved. They said it has been referred to the bona department. It hasnt, and doesn t appear on their list at all. I feel that something funny is going on. How do I find out who is actually dealing with this?

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Collaborate · 05/09/2018 16:00

Do a search at the probate registry and they will tell you who the executor is. Perhaps the problem is that no one has actually applied to administer the estate?

Skarlet2018 · 08/09/2018 01:23

Thanks, I'll get on that.

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