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 Delaware

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Delaware surplus funds recovery (excess proceeds from foreclosure sales) can be recovered by filing a petition with the Superior Court or searching the Office of Unclaimed Property. Visit the Delaware Unclaimed Property website or MissingMoney.com to search for funds. For foreclosure-specific surplus, contact the Prothonotary of the Superior Court. 

Key Steps for Surplus Funds Recovery in Delaware

  • Search Databases: Check https://afterthesale.org and MissingMoney.com for funds the state may have received.
  • Identify Surplus Source: The Superior Court in the county where the property sold holds excess proceeds from a foreclosure sale.
  • File a Claim/Petition: File a petition to prove your entitlement to the money if the funds are held in a judicial account.
  • Legal Representation: A lawyer can assist in filing this petition, and they may work on a contingency fee basis.
  • Delaware Volunteer Legal Services: For assistance, you can try contacting Delaware Volunteer Legal Services at 479-548-8381
  • Bankruptcy Funds: If the funds are related to bankruptcy, search the Delaware Bankruptcy Court’s database

Important Information

  • Interest: Prove your claim to receive interest from the date the court received the funds.
  • Time Sensitivity: Acts for claims can have deadlines, so initiating the process promptly is crucial.

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