We monitor public county and court records, including foreclosure sales, tax deed sales, and excess proceeds filings, to identify cases where a surplus exists and hasn't been claimed. When we find a match, we reach out directly to the person or family who may be entitled to it. 

Counties and trustees are often only required to hold funds for a set period and publish limited notice. They don't always have your current address, and they're not always proactive about tracking people down. Many claimants never receive direct notice at all, which is exactly why these funds go unclaimed. 

Yes. Deadlines vary by state and county, and unclaimed funds can eventually be turned over to the state as abandoned property if no one files a claim in time. The exact timeframe depends on where the property was located, which is something we verify as part of your case.

You can, and you're always entitled to. In practice, though, the process usually involves locating the correct court or county office, meeting strict documentation and deadline requirements, and sometimes appearing in front of a judge. We handle that process for you - everything from verifying the claim exists to filing the paperwork - so you don't have to navigate it alone.

Absolutely! We encourage it. Once we identify a potential surplus fund match, we'll tell you exactly which county or court holds the case so you can confirm it independently. We'd rather you feel confident the money is real before deciding whether you want help claiming it.