What is Unclaimed Property and how do I Claim it?

Unclaimed property is the money in accounts at financial companies that has had no activity for over a year. This can include money in bank accounts, refunds, payroll checks, trust distributions, stocks and dividends. The purpose of unclaimed property laws is to protect individuals by ensuring that their money is returned to them, rather than permanently remaining in accounts at financial institutions or companies. Every state has an unclaimed property website and office. You can recover unclaimed property by following the instructions on Florida’s unclaimed properties website (https://www.fltreasurehunt.org/) and filling out the proper forms.