People across Nottinghamshire could inherit a massive fortune if they have a specific surname. If someone dies without leaving a will, it is not always clear who should inherit their assets and estate.
If they pass away with no known next of kin or family, or no relatives come forward, the estate becomes 'unclaimed'. With this, someone could have a chance of inheriting everything if they discover they are an estranged family member - or perhaps they didn't even know the person existed.
The Treasury has now published a list of unclaimed estates in Nottinghamshire and all that needs to be checked is a corresponding surname. The estates on the list are marked as 'ownerless' and now in possession of the Crown, as no family member has claimed them.
