Guides
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.