Sqwertz wrote:
> gloria.p wrote:
>> Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>>> 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.
>
> The insurance companies and banks are basically handing over a lot of
> money to the state treasuries. It's no wonder why the State
> legislatures always said with these companies/institutions and
> against the consumer when it comes times to making new rules and laws.

Money's one thing ... I saw some show where California (I'm sure there
are others) is aggressive about going after safe deposit boxes.
Sold off people's heirloom jewelry, etc, claiming they couldn't get
in touch with the box owners.

You think it's in a safe place.

http://consumerist.com/274223/havent...zed-your-stuff

nancy

nancy