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How do I locate an old Trust Fund?

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Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 4 Dec 2007 15:23

I've recently received a copy of my Gr Gr Gr Gr Grandfather's will, who died in 1867. He set up a Trust Fund for his grandaughter, my gr gr grandmother, which contained land, property, stocks etc. I know my family used this up until 1910ish, but don't know what happened to it from then on. An Uncle in the 1960's was convinced there was money left somewhere, but died during his investigations. No further investigations have taken place and I've only just learnt about it. My mother is the only direct descendnt left from the whole family. Where do I start looking? Can anyone offer any suggestions, help or advise?
Regards,
J. fiona Thom

Potty

Potty Report 4 Dec 2007 15:51

Who were the trustees? Was a solicitor among them? did your gr gr grandmother leave a will?

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 4 Dec 2007 17:56

Jacqueline

You could have a look at this Government site.

http://www.bonavacantia.gov.uk/

Part of their remit is to administer failed Trusts.

Chris

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 4 Dec 2007 18:06

Another thought....

Have you tried putting the details into A2A to see if an Archive holds any papers relating to the Trust?

http://www.a2a.org.uk/

Chris