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What Are Excess Proceeds After a Tax Sale?

A plain-English explanation of excess proceeds and surplus funds after tax sales and foreclosures, who can claim them, and why deadlines matter.

How to Check If You're Owed Surplus Funds

Step-by-step: how to check, for free, whether a county or court is holding surplus funds or excess proceeds for you or a family member.

How to Spot Surplus Funds Scams

Warning signs of surplus-fund and excess-proceeds scams, and how to verify any offer independently with the county or court.

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