Treasure Hunting Tips
By: Source: AARP Bulletin Today Date Posted: 2001-12-01 16:23:00-05:00
If you are contacted by an heir finder, or if you are interested in conducting your own search, heed the following:
- Search for property yourself by contacting your state's division of unclaimed property or by visiting its website.
- If you are due an inheritance, you may collect it directly from the state's unclaimed property division.
- Gather sufficient information to verify the claim and authenticity of the heir finder if one contacts you.
- Never pay an heir finder in advance. Most reputable finders receive their share when the estate is settled.
Source: The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
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