Frequently Asked Questions (New York Unclaimed Property) (Visit this site)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Financial Fact Sheet on Unclaimed Funds

2. "What kind of funds become unclaimed?"

3. "How and when do accounts become unclaimed?"

4. "Is there a time limit or fee for claiming unclaimed funds held by the state?"

5. "How do I find out if New York State is holding money for me?"

6. "How can I claim funds held by the state?"

7. "How can I find out the dollar amount of the funds?"

8. "Will I receive interest on the funds?"

9. "How long will it take to receive my funds?"

10. "How do I know if I am entitled to funds listed in my name?"

11. "What if I can not prove the address of record?"

12. "What if I can not prove ownership of the funds?"

13. "What if the owner is deceased?"

14. "Where can I find unclaimed funds in other states?"

15. "What is required to claim custodial accounts?"

16. "How are joint accounts or accounts with multiple owners handled?"

17. "What is required to claim 'In-Trust-For' accounts?"

18. "What is foreign interest withholding?"

19. "What are the procedures if you have power of attorney for the account owner?"

20. "How can I minimize problems in processing my claim?"

21. "Who are considered immediate heirs?"

22. "What if my name has changed?"

23. "Are any of the funds I receive as a result of successful claim taxable?"

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Added: Tue Jun 13 2006
Last Modified: Mon Jul 10 2006

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