The average unclaimed claim is actually $1,609, not $400—but the median is just $100, revealing how a few large claims skew the numbers.
Only those with legal standing—owners, heirs, court representatives, and certain authorized parties—can claim unclaimed property, not just anyone.
Most states require claim finders to get your written permission first—but illegal operators still exist.
The widely-cited 76% first-submission approval rate for unclaimed property claims lacks verifiable sources in official data.
Most unclaimed inheritance claims can be handled without a lawyer if the case is straightforward and your relationship to the deceased is clear.
Unclaimed property scams are so rampant that legitimate claims go ignored—here's how to tell the difference.
All 50 states legally must return your unclaimed money—if you file a claim and prove your ownership.
Most people who file for unclaimed money are surprised by how long the process actually takes. If you've submitted a claim to your state treasury, you're...
Reports circulating online claim that states using text message alerts to notify residents about unclaimed property have seen claim rates jump by as much...
No, most states do not pay interest on unclaimed money while they hold it. Instead, states collect interest earned on the billions of dollars in unclaimed...