The Beginner’s Guide to Surplus Funds
What surplus funds are, who’s eligible to claim them, how long you have, and the paperwork you’ll typically need.
Read time: 6 min
Guides, checklists, and plain-English explanations of the county and state processes we navigate every day.
What surplus funds are, who’s eligible to claim them, how long you have, and the paperwork you’ll typically need.
Read time: 6 min
A state-by-state map of where dormant funds are held, how long before they escheat, and the databases you can search yourself.
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How estate assets move through probate and what documents heirs need to have on hand before filing a claim.
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Red flags to watch for when choosing an asset recovery firm — and the questions every reputable advisor should be happy to answer.
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An annotated walkthrough of a typical Georgia county tax sale, including redemption windows and surplus deadlines.
Read time: 9 min
A practical checklist for uncovering vendor deposits, tax overpayments, and dissolved-entity assets sitting on your books.
Read time: 6 min
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