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The CollectRefund Resource Center.
Every guide, state resource, and article in one place, whether you are searching for your own money, recovering funds for a business, or just learning how unclaimed property works.
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For individuals
The full library on finding and claiming your money: getting started, estates, securities, insurance, digital assets, and more.
For businesses
Guides on recovering property owed to companies, nonprofits, and startups, including dissolved and acquired entities.
State guides
Rules, dormancy periods, and official search links for all 50 states and DC, plus city-level guides.
Blog
Every article in one feed: news, how-tos, case studies, and deep dives on unclaimed property.
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New to unclaimed property?
Two educational guides cover the fundamentals.
What is unclaimed property?
The complete primer: how money ends up with the state and why it’s yours to claim.
How to claim unclaimed property
The step-by-step educational guide to searching and filing in any state.
Latest articles
Fresh from the blog
Aretha Franklin’s Three Wills and What Heirs Can Learn
Multiple wills, a years-long Michigan probate, and a jury verdict in 2023: the public Aretha Franklin estate process highlights how documentation gaps trap money in limbo.
Case Study: How a Retired Teacher Recovered $42,000 in Forgotten Funds
A routine unclaimed property search uncovered a forgotten bank account worth $42,000 for a retired teacher, here’s how the discovery happened and what it took to claim it.
Unclaimed Property for Healthcare Workers: Payroll, Benefits, and More
Healthcare workers, from nurses to physicians, move frequently between employers and may have significant unclaimed payroll, pension, and benefit assets.
Unclaimed Property for Utility Customers: Deposits, Refunds, and Credits
Billions in utility deposits and billing credits go unclaimed every year. Learn how to find and recover what your utility company owes you.
Unclaimed Property for Non-U.S. Citizens: Cross-Border Recovery Guide
Non-U.S. citizens can have significant unclaimed property in the United States. Learn how to search, claim, and receive payment as an international claimant.
Real Estate Unclaimed Property: Security Deposits, Escrow, and More
Real estate transactions generate significant unclaimed property. Learn what’s commonly held, who’s affected, and how to recover real estate-related assets.
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