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Enter a name exactly as it may have appeared on an old account. We search the State Controller’s published records under every reasonable variant of it, not just the spelling you typed.

30 exact, and 70 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $110,680 between them. A match is not proof — the State holds many people with the same name, and establishing which record is yours is the real work of a claim.

The State holds 335 records under the surname Alvaro, worth $232,892. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    A Corona Alvaro

    Stocks or securities · Huntington Park, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,438.45 Tesla Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071370275

  • Strong match

    A Moreno Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · Indio, CA

    Reported by Wilshire Commercial Capital

    $525.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002137919

  • Strong match

    A Soling Flor Alvaro

    Uncashed check · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Finance Corporation (holder 10)

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973519826

  • Strong match

    A Castro Dc Alvaro

    Insurance proceeds · Baldwin Park, CA

    Reported by California Compensation Insurance Company

    $343.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 14313628

  • Strong match

    A Corral Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · South Gate, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    $121.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071966105

  • Strong match

    A Castro Alvaro

    Unclaimed refund · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Mercury Casualty Company

    $115.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976946829

  • Likely match

    Alcazar Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · Clearlake, CA

    Reported by Servicio Uniteller Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061719086

  • Likely match

    Alan A Alvaro

    Stocks or securities · Concord, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $850.32 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15440474

  • Likely match

    Alvarez Alvaro

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Maldonado V World Class Distribution Inc Fund

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $561.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069857798

  • Likely match

    Alan Anthony Mr Alvaro

    Escrow balance · Concord, CA

    Reported by Westlake Escrow Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $444.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962939120

  • Likely match

    Alba M Alvaro

    Unpaid wages · Duarte, CA

    Reported by Hvm L.l.c.

    $372.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 964276873

  • Likely match

    Aguirre H Alvaro

    Unpaid wages · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Kroger Co. & Affiliates The

    $353.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 993315068

  • Likely match

    Alisa Alvaro

    Unpaid dividends · Castro Valley, CA

    Reported by The Dentists Insurance Company

    $303.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 16453221

  • Likely match

    Ayala Alvaro

    Unclaimed refund · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Bridger Insurance Services/scj Insurance

    $299.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009763612

  • Likely match

    Ana M Alvaro

    Uncashed check · San Ysidro, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $222.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 989611459

  • Likely match

    Araciel Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · San Bruno, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $214.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 10318503

  • Likely match

    Al Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by Guitar Center Stores Inc.

    $204.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961069172

  • Likely match

    Aguirre H Alvaro

    Unpaid wages · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Kroger Co. & Affiliates The

    $171.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 986166451

  • Likely match

    Ana M Alvaro

    Uncashed check · San Ysidro, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $171.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 989611458

  • Likely match

    Azevedo Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Stripe Inc

    $156.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058969267

  • Likely match

    Alcaca Alvaro

    Unpaid wages · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Reiter Berry Farms Llc

    $150.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 967273076

  • Likely match

    Andres Alvaro

    Uncashed check · Sun City, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043898872

  • Likely match

    Alan Alvaro

    Uncashed check · Concord, CA

    Reported by John Muir Health

    $148.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007340839

  • Likely match

    Anthony Alvaro

    Unpaid wages · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc.

    $128.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045259425

  • Likely match

    Acosta Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · Bell Gardens, CA

    Reported by Valmont Industries Inc

    $125.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020883122

  • Likely match

    Amber Alvaro

    Unclaimed refund · La Verne, CA

    Reported by Extra Space Management Inc.

    $113.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 992920374

  • Likely match

    Alma V Alvaro

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless

    $111.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 17725445

  • Likely match

    Acosta Alvaro

    Credit balance · Rosemead, CA

    Reported by T-mobile Usa

    $107.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 983134230

  • Likely match

    Alma Alvaro

    Savings account · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $103.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 840089

  • Likely match

    Alma Alvaro

    Cash held by the State · Chico, CA

    Reported by Mary Kay Inc.

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964499675

  • Likely match

    A C Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Culver City, CA

    Reported by General Motors Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,521.78 Directv Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15757438

  • Likely match

    A C Alferi

    Unclaimed refund · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange (manual Entries)

    $259.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15624258

  • Likely match

    Amador A Lavaro

    Uncashed check · Hughson, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,255.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043940496

  • Worth checking

    Almutaarre S Alafari

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0099-westwood Village Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $33,716.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 13322274

  • Worth checking

    Angela Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund · Rancho Mirage, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. (510009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,246.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031787517

  • Worth checking

    Alice B Alvero

    Trust funds · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Rose Hills Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,212.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 17800047

  • Worth checking

    Audelina Alfaro

    Unpaid dividends · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Macy's Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,633.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 959976834

  • Worth checking

    Abdulsater Alferra

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,394.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001779976

  • Worth checking

    Audelina Alfaro

    Stocks or securities · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Macy's Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,254.24 Macys Inc New
    Start this claim

    State ID 959976836

  • Worth checking

    Andrea Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,225.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013418233

  • Worth checking

    Alberto Saavedra Alfaro

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,194.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 989609327

  • Worth checking

    Andrew Alfaro

    Uncashed check · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Allstate Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,960.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001784674

  • Worth checking

    Arturo S Alviar

    Escrow balance · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Fidelity National Title Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,857.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 954148236

  • Worth checking

    Antonio Alvear

    Credit balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,636.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006992232

  • Worth checking

    Alfaro Osman Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund · Mendota, CA

    Reported by Tennille V Western Union Qsf

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,223.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003790419

  • Worth checking

    Arnulfo Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,165.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005161024

  • Worth checking

    Alfonso Alviar

    Cash held by the State · Rialto, CA

    Reported by Bristol West Holdings Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,153.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 957125956

  • Worth checking

    Anthony A Alferi

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,133.76 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15439763

  • Worth checking

    Amalia Alfaro

    Uncashed check · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Trover Solutions Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,125.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 979648918

  • Worth checking

    Abraham Alvara

    Uncashed check · Downey, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,037.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 999824408

  • Worth checking

    Alina Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · San Anselmo, CA

    Reported by Caremarkpcs L L C

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,016.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 988300238

  • Worth checking

    Anna Alfaro

    Escrow balance · Woodland Hills, CA

    Reported by Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,013.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030473327

  • Worth checking

    Albert Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015738614

  • Worth checking

    Alfredo A Alfaro

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984672392

  • Worth checking

    Anthony A Alfieri

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $992.04 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15439767

  • Worth checking

    Agustin Alfaro

    Pension or retirement funds · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $921.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 987458732

  • Worth checking

    Ayaceli Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Chowchilla, CA

    Reported by Dandelion Payments Inc

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045219518

  • Worth checking

    Amador R Alfaro

    Uncashed check · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $868.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989629831

  • Worth checking

    Astrid Alfaro

    Uncashed check · Norwalk, CA

    Reported by Northpointe Bank

    $841.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031482188

  • Worth checking

    Arlene E Alfaro

    Uncashed check · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 4 other people

    $832.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027291876

  • Worth checking

    Alejandro Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metromile Insurance Company

    $799.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029677934

  • Worth checking

    Andres Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund · Hesperia, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $780.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044749324

  • Worth checking

    Angelita T Alviar

    Stocks or securities · W Covina, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $773.76 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 13602110

  • Worth checking

    Andrea S Alfaro

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Lithia Motors Inc

    $767.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 997496041

  • Worth checking

    Allan A Alviar

    Escrow balance · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Selene Finance Lp

    $749.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045725737

  • Worth checking

    Antonio Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $688.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 989501891

  • Worth checking

    Alicia Esperanza Alfaro

    Deposit held · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Co

    $643.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 970074340

  • Worth checking

    Arturo Alfaro

    Unpaid wages · Sanger, CA

    Reported by Arizona Holdco 2 Inc

    $640.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 969771474

  • Worth checking

    Agustin Alfaro

    Escrow balance · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $625.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 966157885

  • Worth checking

    Anna E Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund · Altadena, CA

    Reported by Chase Home Finance Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $613.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 17658815

  • Worth checking

    Aquiles Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund · Altadena, CA

    Reported by Chase Home Finance Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $613.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 17658815

  • Worth checking

    Andre Alfaro

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998602221

  • Worth checking

    Anthony Alfaro

    Savings account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0171-national City Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $585.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 11324883

  • Worth checking

    Alba Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    $557.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013228462

  • Worth checking

    Andre Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Millbrae, CA

    Reported by Ticor Title Insurance Company Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $550.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5550537

  • Worth checking

    Ana Alfaro

    Unpaid wages · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Sutter West Bay Medical Foundation

    $549.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 981332185

  • Worth checking

    Ashley Alfaro

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $529.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012887097

  • Worth checking

    Armando Alvare

    Credit balance

    Reported by Citifinancial Services, Inc. (ca)

    $528.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 13777634

  • Worth checking

    Abarca S Alfaro

    Pension or retirement funds · So Gate, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    $524.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 955954657

  • Worth checking

    Abel Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989846268

  • Worth checking

    Ameteria Alfaro

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Green Forest Escrow Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 972734172

  • Worth checking

    Aurelio Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974879373

  • Worth checking

    Amado Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by American International Ins Co Of Ny

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960430932

  • Worth checking

    Alejandro Alfaro

    Escrow balance · San Lorenzo, CA

    Reported by Financial Title

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966280402

  • Worth checking

    Andrea Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Att Services Inc

    $499.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 991117601

  • Worth checking

    Abelardo Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $498.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019436335

  • Worth checking

    Arturo Alviar

    Uncashed check · Milpitas, CA

    Reported by Fidelity National Title Company

    $483.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 18478826

  • Worth checking

    Alfonso Alfaro

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $467.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 10070615

  • Worth checking

    Andaya Alfer

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Middlesex Insurance Company

    $466.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 968635801

  • Worth checking

    Andaya Alfer

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Middlesex Insurance Company

    $466.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 968635799

  • Worth checking

    Andaya Alfer

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Middlesex Insurance Company

    $466.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 968635798

  • Worth checking

    Angelica Alfaro

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Allstate Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $463.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017367968

  • Worth checking

    Andaya Alfer

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Middlesex Insurance Company

    $460.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968635800

  • Worth checking

    Antonio Alfaro

    Unpaid wages · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Barrett Business Services Inc

    $458.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013464400

  • Worth checking

    Alejandro Alfaro

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Provident Savings Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $456.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962861201

  • Worth checking

    Adrian Alfaro

    Credit balance · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Ge Capital Card Services

    $443.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 14480638

  • Worth checking

    Alex Alfaro

    Unpaid wages · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Tbc Retail Group Qsf

    $442.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013206990

  • Worth checking

    Antonio S Alfaro

    Uncashed check · Helendale, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    $434.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046157821

  • Worth checking

    Alfredo Alfaro

    Unpaid wages · San Lorenzo, CA

    Reported by Schmacher Et Al V Georgia Pacific Corrugated

    $430.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031092943

  • Worth checking

    Alberto Alfaro

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ep Talent Services, L.p.

    $421.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 14440266

Showing the 100 most valuable of 258. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

Banks and insurers hand accounts to the State Controller roughly twice a year, and the file grows every time. We will keep checking this name against each new file and write to you if it appears.

Only about this name, and you can stop it from any email. We do not sell or share the address.

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

There is no deadline. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so nothing here is urgent.

A Second State File

4 probate estates carry that name

Separately from unclaimed accounts, the State Controller publishes the estates of deceased people that reached it through county probate. This file names the decedent and the heirs on record, which the main file does not.

1 is still open, holding $1,385.

  • Worthey Rosalie Ann

    Probate estate · Shasta County · 2019

    Matched on Alfrey Anthony (heir)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

    $1,384.94
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 999252145
    Case CASE # 29071

3 more under that name that can no longer be claimed

When an estate goes unclaimed long enough, the State takes permanent title to it and no claim will be paid afterwards. These are shown because knowing what happened to a relative’s estate is worth something even when the money is gone. Nobody can recover these — if a firm offers to, that alone tells you what they are.

  • Alfaro Jose Luisudolphra

    Probate estate · San Diego County · 1996

    Matched on Alfaro Alicia (heir)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $2,168.29 closed

    State ID 956813742
    Case 0014949

  • Alfaro Alberto

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2017

    Matched on Alfaro Alberto (decedent), Alfaro Alberto (heir)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $2.00 closed

    State ID 989740090
    Case 2013-0667

  • Alvaro Anastacio L

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 1984

    Matched on Alvaro Anastacio L (decedent)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956811388
    Case 43214

Fees on probated estates are not capped by the ten per cent rule that governs ordinary unclaimed property. How estate claims work, including what we would charge and why the difference exists.

Commissioned California Notary Public $15,000 surety bond Fee capped at 10% by state law Nothing owed until you are paid
10%
Maximum fee, by statute
Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
Notarization threshold
Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
7 days
Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
None
Deadline to claim
California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

How This Search Differs from the Official One

The State Controller’s own search matches what you type, and nothing else. Ours also finds maiden names, married names, initials, common misspellings, hyphen variants, and business names with and without their suffixes — because the record was created by whoever held the account, not by you.

Every result comes from the Controller’s own published file, which we rebuild weekly. Each one carries the State’s own property ID, so the record you are looking at is traceable to the source rather than to us.

What We Search Under

  • Your name as typed, plus initials and middle-name variants
  • Maiden and former married names, if you tell us them
  • Common misspellings and transposed letters
  • Former addresses in California
  • Business names with and without Inc., LLC, Co. and DBAs

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

California Unclaimed Property Services is a private asset recovery firm. We are not the California State Controller’s Office.

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Give us a name and we will check the State Controller’s records under every reasonable variant of it. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.