Bona Vacantia Estates
When a person dies intestate on the Isle of Man without any known next of kin, their estate may be administered by HM Attorney General on behalf of the Treasury. In instances where no relatives eligible to inherit the estate are traced, any residuary estate will vest bona vacantia in the Treasury on trust for the Crown.
The Crown Office deals with the administration of these estates on behalf of HM Attorney General.
Before any application is made for the grant of letters of administration, details of the deceased person will be posted here for a period of 2 months. Notices will also be placed in local newspapers. If no contact is received during that period from any person eligible to inherit the estate HM Attorney General may take steps to administer the estate without any further notice. Estates which are being administered will also be listed here.
Estates for which eligible relatives are being sought:
| Surname | Forename(s) | Date of Death | Place of Death | Date of Birth | Place of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogg (née Walsh) | Kathleen Mary | 04 August 2017 | Isle of Man | 10 September 1935 | Republic of Ireland |
| Kennaugh | Phillip | 24 May 2019 | Isle of Man | 28 June 1939 | Isle of Man |
| Taylor | Joseph James | 22 January 2016 | Isle of Man | 29 December 1930 | England |
| Hinman | Edward George | 29 June 2018 | London, England | 28 July 1931 | London, England |
| Edge | Laurence Edward | 08 November 2020 | Isle of Man | 02 September 1943 | Unknown |
Estates which are currently being administered by the Attorney General:
| Surname | Forename(s) | Date of Death | Place of Death | Date of Birth | Place of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collister | James | 26 March 2016 | Isle of Man | 30 July 1947 | Isle of Man |
| Oram | Marjorie Joan | 12 February 2018 | Isle of Man | 02 June 1948 | Isle of Man |
| SIMPSON | PATRICK | 03 March 2016 | Isle of Man | 18 April 1951 | Isle of Man |
There may be other scenarios where property will vest bona vacantia in the Treasury, for example, if held by an incorporated entity which is subsequently struck off. Any queries concerning such property should be sent to the Treasury, and not to the Attorney General's Chambers.
Please Note - The Attorney General’s Chambers is unable to assist members of the public with legal queries. Members of the public should contact the Isle of Man Law Society for information on obtaining legal advice.
