Surplus Funds


How Our Company Helps You Claim Excess Funds After the Sale

After the property is sold, any extra money (called excess proceeds) is held by the court or trustee. This money is not paid out automatically and must be claimed.

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Surplus Funds Recovery Alaska

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Surplus funds recovery in Alaska from tax foreclosures or unclaimed property by searching official state databases, particularly the Alaska Unclaimed Property Program

. Hire a lawyer to file a court petition to claim tax sale surpluses. The process involves filing a claim, providing documentation, and potentially paying attorney fees, often handled on a contingency basis. 

Key Resources for Surplus Funds Recovery in Alaska:

  • Alaska Unclaimed Property Program: The official state website (unclaimedproperty.alaska.gov) to search for forgotten assets like bank accounts, wages, and deposits held for three years or more.
  • MissingMoney.com: A national, state-authorized website (missingmoney.com) to search for unclaimed property across multiple states.
  • U.S. Use Form 1340 and supporting documentation on the Bankruptcy Court (District of Alaska) website to claim unclaimed bankruptcy funds.
  • FDIC Failed Bank List: For funds from failed financial institutions, check the FDIC website

Steps to Recover Funds:

  1. Search: Use the Alaska Unclaimed Property database or MissingMoney.com to find if you have funds.
  2. Verify & File: Follow instructions to file a claim, providing necessary documentation to prove ownership.
  3. Legal Action for Real Estate Surplus: 
  4. Courts usually hold tax foreclosure funds. Hire a real estate attorney to file a petition to claim them, often on a contingent fee basis.

Common Sources of Unclaimed Money:

  • Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD): In cases of failed delivery, the PFD division may hold funds.
  • Other Sources: Unpaid wages, insurance benefits, security deposits, and forgotten bank accounts. 
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