New York · unclaimed money from a bankruptcy case

You can claim it yourself, for free

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.

If someone offers to do it for you

Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
Any deal must be in writing.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Checklist: New York, 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

Search the U.S. Bankruptcy Unclaimed Funds Locator for your name.
Note the court and the case the money is held for.
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.
Any deal must be in writing.
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

Source: 11 U.S.C. §347(a); 28 U.S.C. §2042; Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011; 28 U.S.C. §§2041-2042; S.D.N.Y. Local Bankruptcy Rule 3011-1. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.