My parents are planning on buying me....?

Question

My parents are planning on buying me an astate which would give me the title of Lord, but they were wondering what age I would be to recive this title, we were guessing 18. Anyone know?

Answer 1

Genealogy is about researching dead ancestors.

Answer 2

Are you sure it isn't a con job?

Current status
Since 1926 the Historical Manuscripts Commission maintains two Manorial Documents Registers. One register is arranged under parishes, the other is arranged under manors and shows the last-known whereabouts of the manorial records. Those that have survived are often at County Record Offices but some are still in the hands of the owners.

In English and Irish Law, the lordship of the manor is treated as being distinct from the actual lands of the manor. The title of lord of the manor is regarded as an 'incorporeal heriditament' (an inheritable property that has no explicit tie to the physical manor) i.e. it can be held "in gross", and it can be bought and sold, just as fishing rights might. Landowners may, therefore, sell their feudal title while retaining their land. The title separate from the land remains a feudal 'title of dignity'. Some have been defrauded into believing they are buying a genuine lordship of the manor. A genuine lordship of the manor is backed by original papers and proof of continuous ownership. Some rights and privileges, or even obligations may go alongside a particular lordship. Lordships with a church affiliation often have a clause that the owner of the title must contribute to the cost of repairs of the church building. If the lordship owns a road, it is possible to charge others for use of this road on the basis that they are crossing the lordship's land. Investing in a lordship of the manor could even be quite profitable, especially if the owner were able to sell it again at a higher price.

Lords or Ladies of the Manor may style themselves thus: "John (or Jane) Smith, The Lord/Lady of the Manor of ". The preposition "of" must be retained to differentiate from a title of peerage. Official agencies such as the Passport Agency do not recognize manorial titles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Manor

Answer 3

Well considering you can become King when you're 6 (have a look in your history books) I'd be surprised if you couldn't become a Lord before you're 18.

My friend's mum bought herself a title. She's Lady Glencairne. It's basically a square metre of land up in Scotland or something which she's Lady of!

Answer 4

i am guessing 18 but umm i didnt know that buying an estate would make someone a lord, dont you have to apply to get that title? shakespear did
(he had to apply to get the title lord and he did it i think a month after his only son died)
gahhhh i am confused

Answer 5

You can inherit a Title at any age, and you can buy them but you do not need to buy a Estate to gain one try a web search for titles for sale.

Answer 6

Titles don't pass at a given age. They pass as soon as they're "acquired"...whether through heredity or purchase. If they bought you a lordship, you'd be a lord immediately. If you want my title, I'll sell it to you pretty cheap...$10K.

Answer 7

I think you mean a "Lord of the Manor". Not the same as a Peer.

Answer 8

Oh, you want to join the ranks with Zsa Zsa's husband. However, he paid a noblewoman to adopt him so he could get his title.

People will snicker at titles like that.

Answer 9

Hi yes It is 18 wow lucky you!

Answer 10

I am sure if they are buying you an estate, then all the solicitors will be able to help them with when and what youd be entitled to my dear. Lucky you.

Answer 11

Actually... Lord of Gullibility is up on special this week, only $4.95. Someone else can work that into pounds for me... Ain't gonna bother.
You might get it for free... I believe you qualify.