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The total dollar amount for these funds in California averages $5 billion annually – imagine the amount of interest that earns for the state! Sacramento attorney Bill Palmer who has battled in a number of cases involving California unclaimed property, sad that the state’s program was supposed to be a lost and found for residents of California. Sadly, it has been turned into a profit earning ‘business’ in recent years.

The hold on the taking of property by CA has recently been lifted and the new California State Controller, John Chiang, is making extra efforts in the form of sweeping reforms in improving how his office handles California unclaimed money. There’s still a dire need though for Californians and Americans in all states across the U.S. to be informed about the presence of these properties and on how to perform a thorough search for them and take back what belongs to them.

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‘Cash Dash’ program plans Tuesday stops in Bement, Cerro Gordo
Residents of Piatt County who think the state may be holding lost or abandoned money belonging to them should check in at a couple of locations next Tuesday to try to get it back. read more

Delaware budget eased by unclaimed property
Delawares revenue picture looks less than rosy, but the states surfeit of unclaimed property is once again helping to balance the budget. This year, roughly $435 million in revenue comes from unclaimed property, or escheated funds.

Customers Of Washington Bank Have Unclaimed Money
MADISON, Wis. — About half a million dollars in unclaimed money from former Washington Mutual Bank customers in Wisconsin is waiting to be claimed.

Lee County Jail to house abused livestock
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has a new plan to deal with unclaimed and abused livestock – send it to jail! The sheriff’s office says this plan can save taxpayers money.