![]() ![]() The Treasurer seeks to reunite the unclaimed property, including uncashed paychecks, stocks, or safe deposit box contents, with its owner. West Virginia’s unclaimed property laws protect the public by ensuring money and property owed to them is returned to them, rather than remaining permanently with financial institutions, business associations, governments and other entities. (While the title includes the word “property,” it does not however include real estate.) Common examples include unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts and unused rebate cards. Unclaimed property can include financial accounts or items of value in which the owner has not initiated any activity for one year or longer. He encouraged everyone to visit and click on the “Search” button to see if the Office is holding any assets in their name. Moore said unclaimed property funds are being turned over to his Unclaimed Property Division every day and his Office has more than $300 million in listings for individuals, businesses and other organizations. His Unclaimed Property Division also launched a new online SMS text feature that allows users to easily share unclaimed property listings with their families and friends. Recently, Moore announced that his Office returned $1.6 million worth of unclaimed property to individuals, businesses and organizations during April, pushing fiscal year-to-date returns past $20 million for the first time in state history. “We are beginning to affiliate some of our programs with local technical institutes and nursing schools to increase our staffing and retain talent within the region, and these funds will help support our expansion plans.” ![]()
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