How Do You Find Lost Money Owed To The Public From The Government?
Money owed to you can sometimes end up unclaimed in a government bank account. For example, you may have forgotten to report a change of address or you had a name change after getting married or divorced. Other ways you may lose money include unclaimed bank accounts and stocks and unclaimed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) refunds. Money often becomes lost when someone dies without an up-to-date will. Visit the website of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrator (NAUPA). NAUPA works with the National Association of State Treasurers and the Council of State Governments. Click on a U.S. state or province you lived in during your lifetime. This takes you directly to the website of your selected state or province. Locate and click on the link on the state or province website to search property and claims. Follow the directions to search for unclaimed property. You will need to enter your full name or just your last name and city you lived in. If the results show the gover
