King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer
In Scots law, the Crown can claim ownerless property. Where we deal with property, its realised value is paid by the KLTR into the Scottish Consolidated Fund.
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Bona vacantia Ownerless property
In Scots law, the Crown can claim ownerless property. The legal term for this is "bona vacantia".
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Ultimus haeres Estates
Where a person domiciled in Scotland dies without leaving a Will and has no known or traceable successors, then their assets (such as land, buildings, shares and cash) fall to the Crown in Scotland.
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About KLTR
The King's and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (“KLTR”) is the Crown’s representative in Scotland who deals with ownerless property.
Treasure Trove
The Crown has a right to Treasure Trove and is exercised in Scotland by the KLTR
Go to treasure trove websiteCompany Administrative Restoration
See our guide. Please note that Companies House and not this office deals with the applications.
Company - Administrative Restoration