Arizona Unclaimed Property

Could Arizona Be Holding Money That Belongs To You?

Many Arizona residents are surprised to learn that unclaimed property exists.

In fact, millions of dollars are currently being held by state agencies on behalf of individuals, families, and businesses.

The funds may come from:

• Forgotten bank accounts

• Uncashed checks

• Utility deposits

• Insurance proceeds

• Investment accounts

• Payroll checks

• Safe deposit box contents

Why Does This Happen?

Life changes.

People move.

Employers close.

Accounts are forgotten.

Mail gets returned.

Eventually, organizations turn those funds over to the state until the rightful owner is located.

Why Families Should Know About This

Unclaimed property isn't only about money.

It's often about records.

Many families discover forgotten assets while helping a parent organize finances or settle an estate.

A quick search can sometimes uncover information that was lost years ago.

Where To Search

Arizona residents can search the Arizona Department of Revenue's Unclaimed Property database.

The search is free and available to the public.

The Bigger Question

If there are assets your family forgot about...

What else may have been overlooked?

Important documents.

Beneficiaries.

Property records.

Estate plans.

Sometimes one discovery leads to another.

Things Families Discover Too Late

This article is part of an ongoing series exploring questions families often don't think to ask until a major life transition occurs.

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