Florida Unclaimed Property Attorney
Florida currently holds over $2 billion in unclaimed property — including forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, and other financial assets. Many individuals and families are surprised to discover they are entitled to funds held by the state. If you believe you or a loved one may have unclaimed property, De Paz Law provides a level of access and effectiveness few firms can offer.

As a
registered agent with the Florida Unclaimed Property Division, we help individuals, heirs, estates, and out-of-state families recover assets efficiently, accurately, and with a
100% collection track record.
What Is Unclaimed Property in Florida?
Unclaimed property refers to financial assets that have been inactive or abandoned for a period of time and are legally turned over to the State of Florida for safekeeping. Common examples include:
- Dormant bank accounts
- Uncashed payroll, refund, or settlement checks
- Insurance benefits and annuity proceeds
- Safe deposit box contents
- Dividends, royalties, and mutual fund accounts
- Utility deposits or escrow balances
Many people first discover unclaimed property by searching Florida’s public database or while handling a loved one’s affairs after death. While some claims appear straightforward,
claims involving estates, heirs, or outdated records often require legal documentation and direct state coordination.
Why You May Need an Attorney
Florida allows individuals to submit claims on their own, but many claims stall or are rejected due to:
Difficulty proving identity or heirship
Requests from the Department of Financial Services for additional verification
Assets tied to deceased owners that require probate authority
When unclaimed property belongs to a deceased individual, Florida may require letters of administration, court orders, affidavits, or additional proof before releasing funds. Without the ability to respond quickly and correctly, claims can remain unresolved for months — or longer.

De Paz Law removes these obstacles by managing the legal, procedural, and evidentiary requirements from start to finish.
Our Unclaimed Property Recovery Services
We provide comprehensive representation for both individual and estate-related claims, including:
Comprehensive Asset Verification
We investigate the origin, value, and ownership history of the unclaimed property to confirm eligibility before filing.
Preparing & Filing Claims
We prepare all required claim forms, affidavits, and supporting documentation for submission to the Florida Department of Financial Services.
Estate & Probate Coordination
When assets belong to a deceased owner, we prepare and coordinate any probate filings or court orders needed to establish legal authority.
Direct State Communication & Follow-Up
As registered agents, we communicate directly with the Unclaimed Property Division, respond to requests for additional evidence, and
supplement claims as needed to ensure approval.
Final Asset Transfer
Once approved, we ensure the funds are properly released and distributed to the rightful individual or estate.
We act as your advocate throughout the process - reducing delays and avoiding the paperwork pitfalls that cause many claims to stall.
Our goal is simple:
get the claim approved and paid — without unnecessary delays.
A Registered-Agent Advantage Few Firms Offer
De Paz Law is a registered agent with the State of Florida’s Unclaimed Property Division — a designation held by very few attorneys statewide.
This status provides meaningful advantages, including:
- Direct access to state managers not available to the general public
- Ability to communicate by phone with the division when issues arise
- Secure document uploads through the state’s internal portal
- Faster clarification of requirements and deficiencies
- Ability to supplement claims with additional evidence when needed
Very few registered agents are attorneys — and very few attorneys are registered agents. This combination allows us to resolve claims that often stall when handled alone or by non-attorney “asset finders.”
Why Work with De Paz Law
Clients choose De Paz Law for unclaimed property recovery because we offer:
- Registered-agent access to the Florida Unclaimed Property Division
- Direct communication with state decision-makers
- A 100% client collection track record
- Legal authority to handle estate-related claims properly
- Ethical, transparent legal fees — not high-percentage finder commissions
- Bilingual support (hablamos español)
- A Pinellas-based law firm serving clients statewide
We don’t simply submit paperwork —
we actively manage the claim until the funds are released.
Reclaim What's Yours - Start Your Claim Today.
If you believe you or a loved one has unclaimed property in Florida, let us put our access, experience, and track record to work for you.