Claim or refer an unclaimed estate

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Make a claim on an estate

If you think you’re entitled to an estate in England and Wales (but not Cornwall or Lancashire):

1. Find the estate.

2. Make sure you’re an entitled relative.

3. Make a claim on the estate.

In the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster, Scotland or Northern Ireland

Contact the relevant body representing the Crown.

Evidence you need

You’ll be asked to send a family tree showing your relationship and 2 pieces of identification:

• one showing your name
• one showing your name and address, dated within the last 3 months

You might also be asked to send birth, death or marriage certificates.

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