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Intestacy: Internet

Asked by Rachel TaylorLabourAttorney GeneralTabled Answered 14 October 2025UIN 77946

The question

To ask the Solicitor General, with reference to the temporary removal of the Unclaimed Estates list from GOV.UK, how many newly referred estates are awaiting advertisement; what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the removal of the list from GOV.UK on entitled heirs; and if she will reinstate the list with (a) verified named‑user access, (b) no bulk downloads, (c) access logging and (d) other enhanced safeguards.

Answered by Ellie Reeves

As of 24 September 2025, up to 153 estates await possible advertising since the temporary removal of the Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list on 7 July 2025.

The future publication of the list is currently under review.

Estates administered as bona vacantia continue to be published in The Gazette.

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