She Helped Her 85-Year-Old Neighbor Recover $7,600 the State Had Held for 11 Years
When Sarah noticed her 85-year-old neighbor, Margaret, struggling to pay for home repairs, she suggested checking the state treasury database for...
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Estate Planning – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
Fact Check: Are State Unclaimed Property Websites Safe to Use? Yes, Here’s How to Verify
Yes, state unclaimed property websites are safe to use—but only if you're using official government sites and understanding the critical difference...
Fact Check: Can the State Keep Your Unclaimed Money Forever? It Depends on Where You Live
The short answer is no—once your money reaches a state treasury, the state cannot keep it forever and refuse your claim.
At Least 8 Million Americans Have Unclaimed Money in a State They No Longer Live In
While exact figures on Americans with unclaimed money specifically in former states remain difficult to pin down, the reality is stark: millions of people...
Fact Check: Does Your Unclaimed Money Earn Interest While the State Holds It? Usually No
The short answer is: no. Your unclaimed money does not earn interest for you while the state holds it.
$3.5 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Illinois State Treasurer
The Illinois State Treasurer is currently holding over $5 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to Illinois residents, businesses, and nonprofits.
$4 Billion in Unclaimed Property Sits in Pennsylvania’s State Treasury
Pennsylvania's State Treasury is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed property as of 2026—money that rightfully belongs to individuals, businesses,...
Warning: Phishing Emails Posing as State Treasury Offices Are Up 340% Since 2024
Phishing emails impersonating state treasury offices have surged dramatically in recent years, with public sector organizations experiencing a 360%...