Unclaimed money for a deceased relative.
Claims involving a deceased person usually require more proof than a personal claim. You may need to prove death, relationship, estate authority, and your right to receive or act for the money.
Important: do not claim a deceased person's property as if it were personally yours unless the official process says you can.
Search checklist
- Search the deceased person's full legal name.
- Search maiden, married, middle, and nickname variations.
- Search every state where they lived, worked, owned property, received benefits, or had accounts.
- Search old addresses and estate names where available.
- Search surviving spouse names if records may be jointly held.
Documents often requested
- Death certificate.
- Your government ID.
- Proof of relationship.
- Letters testamentary, letters of administration, small-estate affidavit, or other estate authority if required.
- Will, probate record, or heirship documents where relevant.