Letter With Cash In Washington
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Go to ucp.dor.wa to search, file a claim, or report unclaimed property.
Claiming property (searchers, owners, or claimants) Any individual or business can search our UCP system for unclaimed property that we are holding in their name. If they find property in their name, the owner or claimant can file to get their property back.
The official unclaimed property division has existed for more than 40 years. It's totally legit.
New users beware: Most likely legit. Washington does make efforts to find people and reunite them with unclaimed property. One could craft a scam around this so perform proper due diligence.
This study answers two fundamental questions about small claims courts: (1) Who usually wins? (2) Do victors collect their judgments? The rate of victory for plaintiffs who file claims and appear in court is eighty-five percent. Of winning plaintiffs, fifty-five percent never collect any part of their judgments.
Go to ucp.dor.wa to search, file a claim, or report unclaimed property.
In most cases, pursuing a lawsuit against a financially insolvent party is the right idea unless the potential recovery is so low that you would end up spending more than you could gain.
Summons and Complaint – Two separate documents that go together to start a civil lawsuit.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Most property is presumed abandoned after three years.
