Transparency: To reduce surprises and help manage time expectations.

Discovery 

We navigate over 50,000,000+  unclaimed  property identifiers potentially linked to you. Once our research connects you to possible claims and we believe we can save you time, we’ll reach out to begin our smooth, stress-free, trackable process.

 

 

 

Outreach 

Once we locate you, we bring clarity to what can often be a confusing or unfamiliar process.  We help you determine what documents you may need as proof of your right to the property and increase your odds of a successful recovery. 

 

 

 

 

Meeting

During our visit we will gather your supporting documents and notarize necessary forms. We both sign 2 state-Issued forms detailing  your claims and establishing fees for finding /filing / following the claim on your behalf. 

 

 

 

Filing Claims

Bolster Content will deliver the signed and notarized claims via certified mail for safety to the State Controller’s Office as soon as possible. if anything other than cash is involved, an additional 120 days to 1 year may be added to research corporate activity such as acquisitions, stock splits, mergers, dividends or heirship. Recovery times vary between 6-20 months. 

 

 

 

Tracking Status in the State System

Date Mailed: Takes up to 60 days from mailed date to be marked as received. Claim number is then issued for tracking.

Received By State:  180 day state review period for simple claims begins. 

Closed: Insufficient Supporting Documents, package will be returned with further instructions.

Paid: 30 Day Period to mail out payment to parties involved.

 

 

Claim Adjustments 

Sometimes the state requires more information. In such cases, they will contact Bolster directly—so you aren't disrupted.  If we need anything we will reach out. 

 

 

 

Payment

Once marked "Paid", it may take up to 30 days for the payment to leave the US Postal Service. Claimant and the investigator will receive separate state-issued checks, called warrants, for approved claims.  Payment terms  are outlined in the Standard Investigator Agreement. The claimant’s check, yours,  is mailed to the current address listed on the Claim Affirmation Form, while the investigator’s check is sent to our address on file with the State Controller’s Office. plan for the whole process to take 6 months or more.  If there were Shares of Stock or Mutual Funds in the claim, a stock transfer letter will be issued to all parties, which may take an additional 6-8 weeks. 

 

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