Estates
In Scots law, the term “ultimus haeres” refers to a situation where a person in Scotland dies without a Will and has no known or traceable successors. The deceased’s assets then fall to the Crown.
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What is ultimus haeres?
Information about ultimus haeres and the role of the KLTR in dealing with estates.
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Find an estate
Find details of estates that have been reported to KLTR and may be available to claim.
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National Ultimus Haeres Unit
The National Ultimus Haeres Unit has been set up to investigate estates in Scotland which fall to the Crown as ultimus haeres.
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Deaths Being Investigated as Potential UH Estates
Find details of deaths that are being investigated by the National Ultimus Haeres Unit.
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Deaths in care homes
Guidelines for arranging a funeral for a deceased person who died intestate