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How do I determine if the listed assets are mine?
Can I claim property on behalf of someone? In order to claim property, you must be the original owner, a rightful heir or the permitted legal representative of the owner. If you see property belonging to a living family member or friend, please encourage them to visit IndianaUnclaimed.com and claim the property themselves. How do I determine if a will was probated? A will was probated if it was recognized by a judicial authority, and a court-ordered executor or personal representative was appointed. What if someone else is listed with my name on an unclaimed asset? If co-claimants are listed on a property, please notify all co-claimants that you are submitting a claim for the property, and submit a joint claim. If you have difficulty contacting co-claimants, please contact us. What is a co-claimant? If a co-claimant is listed on the property, this person or entity has a right to part of the property. A co-claimant can also exist for a property if the owner is no longer living, and a number of heirs have been identified. These co-claimants will not be listed on the site, but should be included on the claim form. What are "court properties"? A court property is any asset delivered to the Unclaimed Property Division by an Indiana court or Indiana clerk's office. The property is held for five years before it is considered non-claimable and becomes the property of the state. If you find property in your name or a family member's name, and the holder is an Indiana court or clerk's office, you must contact the court or clerk's office directly to make a claim on the property. In order to claim these funds, you will need to file an "Application for Claim to Funds Under IC 32-34-3-3" with the reporting county clerk's office. That office will authorize discharge of the funds for our office to release the funds to you, upon submission with all normally required documentation proving rightful owner identity. Please be aware that county clerks may require additional information. For information on how to contact the county clerk's office, please click here. Why can't I claim a personal property and a business property at the same time? Filing a claim for business property requires different documentation than that of personal property. For this reason, you cannot claim business and personal property at the same time. How can I protect myself and my property? To prevent your assets from becoming lost and eventually unclaimed, please carefully read the following suggestions:
Printable money-management checklist (PDF) (list of accounts, addresses, etc.) (opens in new window) Printable change of address checklist (PDF) (opens in new window) Printable change of address letter for utilities, banks, insurance, etc. (PDF) (opens in new window) Here is a selection of links to other unclaimed property sites that may be useful in your search: State Programs The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) has information about unclaimed property in other states. The Indiana State Teachers' Retirement Fund has a list of inactive retirement accounts. Click Here (PDF) and search to find out if you or someone you know has unclaimed assets. Federal Programs Pension benefits: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Homeowner refunds: Department of Housing and Urban Development |
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