Is there a general place where I can find out if there is money owed to someone who has passed away?
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Is there a general place where I can find out if there is money owed to someone who has passed away?
I was wondering if there was a web site or a place I could contact to find out if there is money owed to my aunt. She has passed away and I am trying to get all of her affairs together, but I am not sure if there is money out there that can be put into her estate.
Asked on September 9, 2011 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Sorry to hear about your aunt.
Check the state government website in the state where your aunt lived. There should be a link on that website for unclaimed property. Enter your aunt's name. There should also be instructions on that website for obtaining the appropriate claim forms by which an heir can receive the unclaimed property (money).
The claim forms are easy to complete. Don't respond to any offers/letters you receive from companies offering to obtain the unclaimed property for you for a fee; a percentage of the amount of the unclaimed property.
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