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Bona Vacantia

The Bona Vacantia Division of the Treasury Solicitor's Department administers the estates of persons who die intestate without known kin and collects the assets of dissolved companies and failed trusts. The site content includes information (much of it in the form of FAQs), guidelines and forms.

James Kessler QC

James Kessler is a barrister specialising in tax law and trusts. Within the "Books" section there is a free online update to his book Drafting trusts and will trusts (11th edition, Sweet & Maxwell, 2012). For his other books you need to purchase a copy in order to view the online updates.

Maitland Chambers

Maitland Chambers is a set of barristers' chambers in Lincoln's Inn specialising in commercial chancery and property work. Its web site includes short summaries of about 1000 cases in which members of chambers have been involved 1982 onwards, and more than 50 articles on a wide range of topics.

Public Trustee

The Public Trustee is the official empowered to act, when appointed, as executor or trustee of the estate or affairs of certain individuals, including the mentally ill and other vulnerable persons. In this section of the Justice web site there are contact details, fees leaflets, and a list of statutes and rules relating to the Public Trustee's functions (though without links to texts).

Snell's Equity

Online supplement to Snell's Equity (32nd edition, Sweet & Maxwell, 2010), incorporating material which has become available since the most recent hard copy cumulative supplement.

Trusts, Settlements and Estates Manual

Online version of the Trusts, Settlements and Estates Manual (TSEM1000) published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).


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