Most States Currently Hold Millions in Unclaimed Property
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011Currently, the unclaimed property mark reaches an all-time high. The states, along with federal agencies, have more than 50 billion dollars of unclaimed money that are still waiting for their rightful owners. This state unclaimed property ranges from un-cashed payroll checks to forgotten bank accounts that are no longer into use.
According to the reports of many state treasuries, the biggest contributors to unclaimed property are the lost insurance policies of the deceased. The main reason behind the accumulation of these policies is the lack of knowledge among the relatives or the family members of the deceased.