Unclaimed Funds Recovery
When a property sells for more than what was owed, the difference belongs to you. We find it, file for it, and get it back — at no upfront cost.
Find Out If You're Owed MoneyThe Process
We research county records to identify surplus funds being held in your name.
We reach out to explain what we found and walk you through your options — no pressure.
We handle all the paperwork, filings, and county correspondence on your behalf. We send a mobile notary to you, at a time and place that works for you.
The county issues the check. You receive your funds — we take a small percentage only after you're paid.
Why Compass Claims
We only get paid when you get paid. Zero out-of-pocket cost to start the process.
We know the market, the process, and the counties. We've done this work firsthand.
We explain every step in plain language — no legal jargon, no confusion.
We work Florida counties, with more states coming. Every county has its own forms, its own deadlines, and its own reasons for rejecting a claim. Knowing them is the difference between a check and a denial letter.
When the property owner has passed, the claim may involve probate. We help facilitate the process and coordinate with an attorney when one is needed.
When a property is sold at a tax sale or foreclosure auction for more than what was owed, the extra money is called surplus funds or excess proceeds. That money legally belongs to the former property owner — not the county.
If you or someone you know lost a property to a tax sale or foreclosure, there may be funds being held by the county. Contact us and we'll research it for you at no charge.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency basis — we take a small percentage of the recovered amount only after you receive your funds.
Typically three to six months. The law gives the county a claim period and then a review period, so some waiting is normal. We keep you updated at every step and you'll never have to wonder where things stand.
No. In nearly every case you never appear in court. We handle the filings and correspondence with the county. If a claim ever did require a court appearance, we'd tell you upfront before you signed anything.
It's a fair question and you should ask it. Everything we tell you is verifiable in public county records — we'll give you the case number so you can look it up yourself on the county clerk's website. And you should know that you can file this claim yourself, without us and without a lawyer. There's no filing fee.
What we do is the part that costs something. Most people never find out this money exists — the county mails a notice to the last address on file, and if you've moved, it comes back undelivered. After a period set by law, unclaimed funds are turned over to the State as unclaimed property. It's still your money, but you're now dealing with a state agency and its own required forms rather than a county clerk who has your file in front of him.
We find you before that happens. Then we do the research, prepare the paperwork, deal with the clerk, and follow it through to the check. Our fee comes out of the recovery, and only if you get paid.
Fill out the form below or call us directly. We'll research your situation for free.