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Surplus funds & unclaimed money, explained
Plain-English guides so you can check what you're owed, claim it yourself where you can, and spot the scams.
How to Find Unclaimed Money in Your Name (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step: search official state databases free, which name variations to try, and when a recovery service actually helps.
Read the guide →Foreclosure Surplus Funds: What They Are and How to Claim
If your home sold at foreclosure for more than you owed, the excess may be yours. Who can claim, where the money is held and deadlines.
Read the guide →Tax Sale Overages After Tyler v. Hennepin County
The 2023 Supreme Court ruling on home equity after tax foreclosure, and what it means for former owners seeking excess proceeds.
Read the guide →How to Spot Surplus Funds & Unclaimed Money Scams
Red flags in recovery letters and calls, what a legitimate company must disclose, and how to check a claim yourself for free.
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