Unclaimed inheritance: what is it?

An unclaimed inheritance is an asset that has not been distributed due to the heir not being found. It is the responsibility of the person seeking the inheritance to find it. Once found, the appropriate procedures must be followed in the given jurisdiction to request distribution. Some unclaimed assets may not appear in public records […]

What’s Unclaimed Freight?

Unclaimed shipments can result from miscommunication or damage during transportation. After a certain period, unclaimed goods can be purchased or removed by individuals or businesses for resale or salvage. Property rights are rarely questioned. Much of the manufacturing process is simple: companies make products, retailers sell these products, and consumers buy them. The only uncertainty […]

What’s unclaimed money?

Unclaimed money is cash that has not been delivered to the owner due to inaccurate contact information. After a period of time, it is turned over to government agencies. In the US, unclaimed money goes to state-level unclaimed property departments, which maintain databases accessible through written requests or online searches. To claim the money, documented […]

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