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Default OT- Unclaimed Property

Nancy2 wrote:
> On Jun 16, 1:02 pm, merryb > wrote:
>> Don't know how many of you know about this, but for those who don't,
>> please go to your state website and look for the unclaimed property
>> site. Also, check every state you have lived in as there may be a nice
>> surprise waiting for you- tell all your friends!! I am the happy
>> receiver of a large chunk o'change from an escrow account from a house
>> I sold 7-8 years ago!

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> In Iowa, it's a joke. If you're an heir, you have to produce obituary
> copies, death certificates, statements, bills or other mail addressed
> to the old address, your birth certificate, some kind of probate
> proof, etc., etc., ad nauseum.




Colorado is the same. We were listed for a small dividend check (I have
no idea how it landed in the state' hands) but I looked into claiming it
and gathering all the proof, affidavits, etc. would have cost more than
the amount of the check.

gloria p