Dozens of estates are yet to be claimed in Merseyside.
If someone dies without leaving a will, officials monitor whether a lawful heir has been made to claim their estate. However, if no claim is made, the money could make its way into the UK Government's accounts.
Every year, the Government publishes the names and information about people who have died and left an estate unclaimed, with no heirs found to take ownership of their property. From the day of death, you have 12 years to apply to claim an estate in the case of money, or 30 years otherwise.
