Federal Bankruptcy Courts are a seemingly unlikely yet substantial source of unclaimed assets, holding an estimated $200 million in refundable fees and unpaid distributions to creditors. Very often Trustees are unable to make much of an effort to locate those owed money, so you may not be notified if you're a creditor owed funds from a bankruptcy proceeding in another state.

If a Trustee is unable to deliver the funds, the money eventually goes to the U.S. Treasury. In some cases there is a statute of limitations on claims, so prompt action is necessary.

If you're a creditor owed funds from a bankruptcy proceeding, or if you have filed for bankruptcy and believe you are entitled to collect certain refundable fees, go to Bankruptcy Court Unclaimed Funds