Does the State Have Lost or Forgotten Property Belonging to You or a Loved One? Search Michigan's unclaimed property today

Every year, thousands of dollars worth of lost or forgotten property is turned over to the State of Michigan. This can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, items left in safety deposit boxes, etc. Once that property is considered abandoned and turned over to the state, the state is then entrusted to return that property to its rightful owners (or owners' heirs) if the property is rightfully claimed. With just a name, city, and zip code, you can check today to see if any of that property rightfully belongs to you, or a loved one. Search at the following link: https://unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov/app/claim-search.

About the Author

Jay Zelenock

Mr. Zelenock grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and earned a B.A. in history from the University of Michigan. He graduated from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1998, and has practiced law in Traverse City since 1998.