The term unclaimed property (also referred to as unclaimed funds) relates to property being held by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Unclaimed Property. A Tampa Bay unclaimed property lawyer can help individuals and families recover these assets, which often include dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit balances, surplus proceeds from tax deed sales and foreclosure sales, and refunds. Unclaimed property also includes contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes in financial institutions.
If you believe you have unclaimed property being held by the state, don’t navigate the process alone. Contact Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer today to speak with a dedicated estate planning attorney who can guide you through each step and help you claim what is rightfully yours.
Unclaimed property often arises when a loved one passes away and their assets are not claimed by heirs.
Many times, a relative will pass away and assets of that relative will ultimately end up being remitted to the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Unclaimed Property. If you believe that you may be the next of kin and, therefore, the beneficiary of these unclaimed funds, please contact Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer for assistance. We will help you determine what steps to take to claim the funds and guide you through the process.
A court order from a probate judge is typically required before you can access a deceased relative’s unclaimed funds.
It is important to know that without a court order from a probate judge, you will not be able to make a claim on a deceased family member’s funds. In most cases involving unclaimed funds, the probate attorney’s fees and costs can be deferred, which means that the probate law firm is paid with estate funds at the time that the probate matter is concluded. In other words, you would not be required to pay for the attorney’s fees and costs up front.
Our firm can guide you through every step of the legal process required to recover unclaimed property.
We can help you obtain the requisite court order from the probate judge establishing who the beneficiaries of the unclaimed funds should be. After a court order has been obtained, a claim form must be completed by the beneficiaries and submitted along with proof of identification, including driver’s licenses and Social Security numbers of all beneficiaries. Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer can handle the entire process from start to finish, thereby minimizing your stress and bringing closure to the unclaimed property issue.
Call Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer today to schedule your free consultation. Our experienced Tampa Bay unclaimed property lawyer will review your situation, explain your rights, and help you take the necessary steps to recover what is rightfully yours. We are here to help and look forward to your call.
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