Unclaimed Property in Tennessee After a Death

Who can claim for someone who has died

For a deceased owner you can file an estate claim, which pays the owner’s estate, or an heir claim, which splits the funds between each heir. With an heir claim, each heir files their own claim and is paid separately.

What you will typically need

• ✓Standard documentation proving your identity and the address on the claim form
• ✓Ownership documentation showing your right to the property
• ✓For an estate claim: a certified death certificate for the original owner, plus any estate documents the Division requests
• ✓For an heir claim: a certified death certificate for the original owner and a certified birth certificate for each heir

Requirements can vary with the type and amount of property. Follow the instructions on the official site.

What it costs

Free. Searching and claiming through the Division costs nothing, and you do not need a paid finder.

Good to know

• •The Division says each claim is unique, and its staff decide what evidence is appropriate. Complex claims may need additional documents.
• •Tennessee holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so there is no deadline to claim.

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