You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: Maine, unclaimed money from a bankruptcy case

Who holds it: The federal bankruptcy court that handled the case.

How long: No deadline: the owner, a successor or another claimant who proves a right to it can claim it at any time.

How you claim: Search the U.S. Courts' bankruptcy unclaimed funds locator, find the case the money comes from, then follow that court's process to claim it.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. Search the U.S. Bankruptcy Unclaimed Funds Locator for your name.
2. Note the court and the case the money is held for.
3. Contact that bankruptcy court for its requirements and follow its process to claim it.

Documents

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

What it costs you

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

If someone offers to do it for you

• Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
• You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

• U.S. Bankruptcy Unclaimed Funds Locator: https://ucf.uscourts.gov/
• U.S. Courts: Unclaimed Funds in Bankruptcy: https://www.uscourts.gov/court-programs/bankruptcy/unclaimed-funds-bankruptcy