Tag Archives: unclaimed property law

Self Interest Trumps Unclaimed Property Rights

According to a 2015 California Legislative Analyst’s Office (“LAO”) report, unclaimed property is the fifth largest revenue source for the State of California.  This report also acknowledges the “tension” between State interests and an individual owner’s property rights. The term “Tension” does not fully capture the scope of the restrictions States have placed on the […]

The Benefits of Working With an Unclaimed Property Company That the State Won’t Tell You

Why do States discourage owners from paying a professional to handle their unclaimed property claim? It’s true that many people can, and do, recover their property without paying fees to a service provider. It is also true that people regularly pay for services that they can do themselves. In fact, National Public Radio recently reported that for the […]