Search for the person's name in their state and every state they lived in, then run the federal searches. Claiming usually needs a death certificate and proof you are an heir or the executor. Never pay a finder for this.
Open the official searchUnclaimed.org — find your state's office. Free. We take no cut and ask for nothing.
Estates often leave small loose ends: a last paycheque, an insurance refund, a utility deposit, an old bond. Because nobody was watching those accounts, they end up in state unclaimed-property programmes.
Rules about who may claim differ by state. If the estate is large or contested, speak to a probate attorney before filing any claim.
Checked against the official page on 2 October 2026. Rules and screens change, so follow the agency's own instructions.
Typically the executor or heirs, with proof. Each state office lists its own rules.
Not always for small amounts. Check the state's claim form and its rules for heirs.
Every address from the last decade or two is a reasonable start, then older ones.
Open refunds and settlements, with the official link next to each. Free, no finder fee, one click to leave.
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