Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing The tradition of leaving a will when you die goes back to Ancient Greek and Roman times.
It is common and natural for people to leave money, property or other goods in their wills to their relatives. But what happens when you do not leave a will? READ MORE: Former corrie actress slams cinema after she and son, 10, had panic attacks when denied entry to 'The Suicide Squad' When someone dies without leaving a will everything they own becomes an 'unclaimed estate' which is distributed in line with specific rules.
It means that their possessions are considered ‘ownerless’ and handed to the crown. The Treasury Solicitor publishes a list of estates - property,
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