Find and claim the unclaimed property waiting in your name
Every state you or a deceased relative has lived in searched on its official database, claims filed with the proof each state demands, heir claims documented for money owed to a parent's estate, and the funds actually deposited — without paying a finder.
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Who it's for
People who have moved between states, changed names, or closed accounts, and heirs or executors settling a parent's or spouse's estate. It also fits anyone who received an unsolicited letter or call from a finder firm offering to locate their money for a fee.
About this playbook
This guide walks you through finding and claiming unclaimed property held by state treasuries in your name or a deceased relative's name, from the first search to the deposited funds. You will search every state where you or a relative lived, worked, or banked — including the states a single national search misses — and the federal sources that never appear in state databases. The path covers the straightforward personal claim and the harder heir-and-estate claim where most large balances sit, with the proof each state demands. It also teaches you to spot finder firms and scams that take 10–35% for a search you can run free. It does not cover probate litigation, disputes among heirs, or property outside the United States.
What you'll do, step by stepFree preview
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Phase 1: Scope the search
4 stepsPhase 2: Run the official searches
4 stepsPhase 3: Assemble the proof
5 stepsPhase 4: File the claims
4 stepsPhase 5: Follow up and collect
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What you need first
Your Social Security number and a government-issued photo ID; for estate claims, the death certificate and knowledge of the deceased person's last state of residence and whether probate was opened. Have access to old bills, leases, tax returns, and name-change certificates. No account, payment, or third-party service is required to start.
