I received a letter from "Nationwide Asset Recovery Services" stating that they specialize in locating missing heirs and money. They stated that their research has disclosed unclaimed funds are being held in trust for an heir to the estate of my uncle, and they if they were to uncover the funds, I could collect 2/3 and they would keep 1/3. I have the feeling that if I knew how, I could access 100% of the money? Yet, I have no idea where these funds may be.
2006-06-16 14:33:36 · 8 answers · asked by HiQ 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
This is a scam. Do not reply. If you really think that there are unclaimed funds available to you, contact the controller's office for the state that you live in. For example, if you live in New York State, the website is:
http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/index.htm
2006-06-16 15:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by ps2754 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First you will need to be able to prove that you are the nephew or niece of the person. This will take the form of Family records and you own Id and birth certificate. You will have to get in touch with the probate court in the county that you uncle lived in and they will be able to tell you if there was a will and how the trust was set up. You will need to the state and county records to know where the trust is being held and it would be to your advantage to consult a lawyer that handles trust to get the exact process.
2006-06-16 15:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by mommablurose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search online in the state where your uncle lived. Look at the state's unclaimed property or escheated assets.
Sometimes local tv stations have a link on their website.
2006-06-16 15:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Make Waves 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
government information of estate is the hand of the government unless you have proof your entitlement of estate, you must show your id and birth certificates that you are leginimate heir of estate.Also must probate before you can claim.
2006-06-16 14:41:43 · answer #4 · answered by albo_galligani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure it is not a SCAM letter. If they want money up front, then it is pribably a scam. Be careful !
2006-06-16 14:39:36 · answer #5 · answered by StarGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to local county
2006-06-16 14:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by yt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prove to the county that you are his niece.
2006-06-16 15:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by MMM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your uncle died without children?
2006-06-16 15:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋