Category Unclaimed Property Laws

A federal suit says California recoded overseas investors' addresses to seize their shares — here is what it alleges and how owners claim now.

A $600 million stadium grant from Ohio's unclaimed-funds program is tied up in court — here's what that means if you have money to claim.

Ohio's $1 billion unclaimed-funds-to-stadiums plan is frozen by a court injunction, but the money's still traceable and claimable through 2036.

Learn where to search free first, which 2026 auto-pay programs may mail a check, and what state sites miss.

Find which state holds your unclaimed funds and what proof you need to file a successful claim.

Find who should search state unclaimed funds, what proof wins a claim, and how to file free without paid finders.

Free state searches, the legal cap on heir-finder fees, and the exact phrases in a letter or call that mean someone is trying to charge you for your own money.

Free searches, fee caps on heir finders, no California deadline, and the tax rule that catches claimants off guard — answered from state sources.

State treasuries hold billions with no filing deadline — here is the document package that actually gets a claim approved, and how long it takes.

September 2026 brings new Kentucky rules, Colorado litigation, and practical claim steps for owners of missing funds.