People living in Suffolk could unknowingly be eligible to inherit thousands from unclaimed estates. 

When a person dies with no known family, their property is passed onto the Treasury and is classed as ownerless. 

New information has revealed there are nearly 50 unclaimed estates of people who were either born in or died in Suffolk. 

Is your family name on the list?

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Estates can include any kind of property such as buildings, money or other personal possessions. 

When making a claim to an estate the government will ask for a family tree showing relation to the deceased and two pieces of identification. 

Those making a claim may also be asked to send birth, death or marriage certificates.

If no relative can be found within 12 years the dormant estate becomes the property of the Crown - but it is still possible to make a claim if you are legitimately entitled.

The list of unclaimed estates is updated by the Treasury and 48 Suffolk names were featured as of July 10, 2024.