If my grandmother died 15 years ago and I have requested unclaimed funds that are in her name, how can I do this so that I can get this money as soon as possible?
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If my grandmother died 15 years ago and I have requested unclaimed funds that are in her name, how can I do this so that I can get this money as soon as possible?
I am the oldest living heir as my father, his siblings and my older sister have all passed as well. They are telling me I need to go to probate court to get an authorization to collect because it is almost $4,000.
Asked on May 18, 2015 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Due to how much time has elapsed, the funds were probably sent to the state where she resided at the time of her death.. Check online in that state's website for unclaimed property. Enter your grandmother's name to see if any of her unclaimed property is being held by the state in her name. The website information might not state specifically the amount of your grandmother's unclaimed property, but if there is unclaimed property in an account in your grandmother's name, follow the procedures on the website for obtaining it.
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