Tax-sale excess funds
Public records may show money remaining after a property tax sale. We help identify the record and organize the next administrative steps.
Independent asset-recovery assistance
Money left behind should not stay forgotten.
We help former property owners, heirs, and other potential claimants identify possible surplus funds and understand the administrative steps toward recovery.
Free preliminary review Transparent written terms Independent verification welcomed
Privacy first Sensitive documents are never requested during the first inquiry.
Clear identity We never present ourselves as a government agency or law firm.
Record based Every review begins with verifiable public information.
What we review
Potential funds connected to property, ownership, and family.
Availability and procedures vary by state, county, court, trustee, and the facts of each claim.
Mortgage foreclosure surplus
When a foreclosure sale produces more than the secured debt and allowable costs, an eligible former owner or other claimant may be entitled to the balance.
Heir and family claim support
When the published owner is deceased, we help families understand the records and documentation questions that may need to be resolved.
The recovery process
A careful path from public record to the proper claim process.
We begin with facts, screen for obvious complications, and explain the next step before requesting sensitive documents.
We verify the public record
We review the published amount, sale information, holding office, and any listed court status before recommending further action.
We identify the possible claimant
Ownership, deed, lien, estate, and relationship information are compared to determine who may have a claim.
We organize the requirements
You receive a clear administrative checklist based on the county, trustee, or other office holding the funds.
The proper claim path is used
The claimant submits the administrative claim, or licensed counsel handles it when legal representation or a court filing is required.
Built for trust
You should verify us—and the money.
Healthy skepticism protects you. Before signing anything, you should understand who holds the funds, what service is being offered, what you can do yourself, and how any fee would work.
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Independent verificationYou may contact the holding office directly to verify the public information.
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Written terms firstServices, responsibilities, and applicable fees are explained before paid work begins.
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No false promisesWe do not guarantee approval, a payment amount, or a particular processing time.
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Appropriate professional helpClaims requiring legal work are referred to licensed counsel rather than handled as administrative services.
Straight answers
Understand the process before sharing personal information.
What are surplus funds?+
When qualifying property is sold for more than the debt, liens, fees, and costs owed, the remaining money may become surplus funds. Depending on the records and applicable law, a former owner, heir, lienholder, or another eligible claimant may have a right to claim them.
Is Forgotten Funds a government agency?+
No. Forgotten Funds Asset Recovery is an independent private service. We are not affiliated with any county, court, tax office, sheriff, trustee, or government agency.
Can I claim the money without hiring you?+
Yes. You may contact the office holding the funds and complete its process yourself. We encourage every potential claimant to independently verify the funds and available options.
Do I need an attorney?+
Some claims are administrative, while disputed ownership, estates, liens, interpleader actions, and court filings may require legal assistance. We do not provide legal advice and will identify when licensed counsel should become involved.
Do you guarantee payment?+
No. Approval depends on eligibility, deadlines, ownership, competing claims, documentation, and the rules of the jurisdiction holding the funds. No legitimate recovery service can guarantee a result.
How much does a review cost?+
The preliminary public-record review is free. If paid recovery assistance is appropriate, the services and any applicable fee are explained in a written agreement before work begins.
Free preliminary review
Let’s find out what the public records show.
Send only the basic details needed to locate the possible record. Do not include confidential identity or banking information.