$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.
Category Abandoned Property
Abandoned Property – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
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...
Tax Sale Surplus Funds in 2026: Counties Owe Millions to Former Property Owners
Yes, counties across the United States are holding millions of dollars in tax sale surplus funds that legally belong to former property owners.
Fact Check: Is It Safe to Enter Your SSN on State Unclaimed Property Websites? Yes, Here’s Why
Yes, it is safe to enter your Social Security number on official state unclaimed property websites—but only on the legitimate government sites.
At Least 6 States Allow Finder Services to Contact You Within Days of Your Property Being Reported
The headline "At Least 6 States Allow Finder Services to Contact You Within Days" actually describes the opposite of what's true.
$1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the North Carolina State Treasurer
The North Carolina State Treasurer's office is currently holding nearly $1.7 billion in unclaimed property, representing money that rightfully belongs to...
Warning: Websites That Charge for Unclaimed Property Searches Are Harvesting Your Data
Websites that charge fees for unclaimed property searches are not only scams—they're data harvesting operations designed to steal your personal...