$700 Million in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the South Carolina State Treasurer
The South Carolina State Treasurer's Office is currently holding more than $1 billion in unclaimed property, with approximately $700 to $750 million in...
Category Abandoned Property
Abandoned Property – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
New Study Found That 90% of Unclaimed Property Finder Contracts Can Be Cancelled Within 30 Days
A widely circulated claim suggests that 90% of unclaimed property finder contracts can be cancelled within 30 days.
She Recovered $4,500 in Unclaimed Property for Her Family by Spending 30 Minutes on 3 State Websites
Yes, it's possible to recover unclaimed property in just 30 minutes by checking state websites directly.
At Least 10% of All Unclaimed Property Originally Came From Payroll and Employment Sources
While research doesn't confirm an exact 10% figure, unclaimed wages and employment-related funds represent a substantial and measurable portion of the...
$2 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Georgia Department of Revenue
The Georgia Department of Revenue is currently holding over $3 billion in unclaimed property—not the $2 billion referenced in older reports.
$1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Tennessee State Treasury
Tennessee's State Treasury is holding onto more than $1 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to residents and their heirs.
At Least 45% of Unclaimed Property Was Originally Worth Under $100
Research into unclaimed property holdings reveals a striking reality: the vast majority of individual claims are remarkably small.
$1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Washington State Department of Revenue
Washington State is currently holding approximately $2.5 billion in unclaimed property—a figure significantly higher than the $1.
Heir Property Rights: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Claiming a Deceased Relative’s Funds
Most Americans inherit nothing. According to research, between 70 and 80 percent of U.S. households never receive any inheritance at all.
New Study Found That States Spend Less Than 1% of Unclaimed Property Budgets on Outreach
While a specific published study claiming that states spend less than 1% of unclaimed property budgets on outreach could not be verified, evidence from...