Claiming Lost Property in Florida

To claim lost property, go to your state’s unclaimed property administrator’s office. There you will find the proper instructions and forms. If you are a Florida resident, go to https://www.fltreasurehunt.org/.

The claim forms may require certain documentation such as a copy of current identification and proof that you are the owner of the account. The Florida Department of Financial Services may take up to 90 days to make a determination about the claim.

If you are a guardian or acting as an agent for someone under a durable power of attorney, you can complete a search on behalf of the individual for whom you advocate, if you are authorized to do so.  To claim the property as a guardian, you may be required to provide a copy of the documents appointing you as guardian or power of attorney to ensure you actually have the authority to do so.

And for executors of an estate or personal representatives, you should also search for any unclaimed property of the deceased individual. Unlike the process for guardians and agents, the search process may be more difficult for executors and personal representatives due to the documents that you must produce. However, Bach & Jacobs, P.A. represent and assist executors and personal representatives in the administration of estates, including ancillary administration, and can guide you through the process.