How It Works
From initial inquiry to resolution, MissingSurplus provides a structured, transparent process for identifying and evaluating potential surplus claims.
MissingSurplus helps former property owners and their authorized representatives identify potential surplus funds, verify the source and understand available recovery options. Here is how the process works from start to finish.
Submit the Property
Tell us about the former property and sale. Provide the property address, sale date if known, and your relationship to the former owner.
Verify the Potential Surplus
We research available records and identify the source, amount and current status of any potential surplus where possible.
Review Entitlement
We evaluate the former owner's apparent interest and identify issues that may require additional documentation or professional review.
Review Your Options
Depending on the claim, available options may include direct self-recovery, recovery assistance, a cash purchase offer, or independent legal assistance.
Choose Your Path
There is no obligation to accept a purchase offer or recovery service. You may also pursue the claim directly on your own.
Possible Recovery Paths
After evaluation, your claim may be routed to one of several paths depending on the facts, applicable law, and your preferences.
Purchase Offer
For eligible claims, MissingSurplus may evaluate purchasing recovery rights for an agreed cash purchase price.
Recovery Assistance
Where available and legally permissible, an appropriate recovery provider may assist in pursuing the claim for compensation based on successful recovery.
Self-Recovery
The former owner or authorized representative may pursue the claim directly through the applicable court, clerk, county, trustee, treasurer or government agency.
Legal Review
Claims involving probate, estate administration, disputed heirs, competing claims, or other legal complexity may require independent professional review.
No Obligation
There is no obligation to sell a claim or use paid recovery assistance simply because someone requests an evaluation from MissingSurplus. You may pursue the claim yourself, consult independent counsel, or decline to proceed at any time.