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 always have that right. In practice, the process usually means finding the right court or county office, meeting strict documentation and deadline requirements, and sometimes going through a court hearing. We guide you through every step, from confirming the funds exist to preparing and filing your claim paperwork. When a claim requires a court hearing, we coordinate with a licensed attorney who handles that step, so you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Absolutely, and we encourage it. Once we find surplus funds that may belong to you, we’ll tell you exactly which county or court holds them and give you the case or parcel number, so you can confirm it yourself. You don’t need to sign or pay anything to check. We’d rather you feel confident the money is real before you decide whether you want our help claiming it.