Property Ownership

Last Updated: September 2026 Discovering unclaimed property in the name of a deceased parent, spouse, grandparent, or other family member can raise an important question: Can you legally claim it? In California, the answer may be yes. However, being related to a deceased person does not automatically give someone the legal right to receive that … Read more

Last Updated: September 2026 Have you ever forgotten about an old bank account, uncashed check, insurance payment, or other financial asset? If the owner cannot be located or an account remains inactive for the period specified by California law, certain property may eventually be transferred to the California State Controller’s Office as unclaimed property. The … Read more