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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.

50 exact, and 50 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $83,076 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 502 records under the surname Weller, worth $373,592. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    James R Weller

    Insurance proceeds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Old American County Mutual Fir

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $725.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10201650

  • Strong match

    James R Weller

    Cash held by the State · Lake Encino, CA

    Reported by Ibj Whitehall Bank & Trust Company

    $694.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 14255391

  • Strong match

    James J Weller

    Cash held by the State · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $388.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 970780941

  • Strong match

    James J Weller

    Cash held by the State · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $388.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 970780942

  • Strong match

    James J Weller

    Cash held by the State · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $386.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 970780940

  • Strong match

    James P Weller

    Credit balance · Lompoc, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $276.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 995010178

  • Strong match

    James D Weller

    Unclaimed refund · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by The Los Angeles Lakers Inc.

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036236054

  • Strong match

    James H Weller

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Cooper Industries Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $140.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 13289230

  • Strong match

    James Weller

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0600-los Angeles Main Office

    $140.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 12195215

  • Strong match

    James E Weller

    Unclaimed refund · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $134.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 991494258

  • Likely match

    Jms Weller

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    $125.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 4490684

  • Likely match

    J R Weller

    Uncashed check · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Moulton Plaza

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $116.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 10042337

  • Likely match

    James O Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,994.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 968439326

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Lacanada, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,794.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018085746

  • Likely match

    James B Waller

    Unpaid dividends · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,567.39 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953658258

  • Likely match

    James Edward Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,257.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028532141

  • Likely match

    James Irvine Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Occidental, CA

    Reported by Teradata Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,420.47 Teradata Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994622774

  • Likely match

    James C Weiler

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,076.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 998894362

  • Likely match

    James C Weiler

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,076.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 998894361

  • Likely match

    James P Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · San Juan Capistrano, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,013.77 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 959947841

  • Likely match

    James Jr Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by James M Hoyt Estate Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 983901633

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Mission Hills, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,916.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013365917

  • Likely match

    James W Waller

    Unclaimed refund · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044666189

  • Likely match

    James B Weiler

    Uncashed check · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,417.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019381206

  • Likely match

    James B Waller

    Unpaid dividends · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,381.96 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953658256

  • Likely match

    James S Wheeler

    Uncashed check · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Usaa Federal Savings Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,354.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044734119

  • Likely match

    James V Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Monrovia, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,311.14 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16347156

  • Likely match

    James S Wieler

    Uncashed check · San Ramon, CA

    Reported by Truist Bank 0102

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,244.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034859995

  • Likely match

    James L Wheeler

    Escrow balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na Dba Wells Fargo Home

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,130.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 973847468

  • Likely match

    James Waller

    Uncashed check · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,049.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043548306

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984736804

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Exchange

    $998.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023182691

  • Likely match

    James Waller

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $965.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043959032

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Uncashed check · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Financial Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $848.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18804013

  • Likely match

    James B Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by Aurora National Life

    $730.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 967479559

  • Likely match

    James H Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Honeywell International Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $720.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018946574

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Securitas Security Services Usa Inc.

    $717.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040379410

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Agoura, CA

    Reported by Estee Lauder Companies Inc. The.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $709.88 Lauder Estee Co Inc A
    Start this claim

    State ID 968637069

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Agoura, CA

    Reported by Estee Lauder Companies Inc. The.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $709.88 Lauder Estee Co Inc A
    Start this claim

    State ID 968637068

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by First American P & C Ins Agcy

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $668.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 972884293

  • Likely match

    James W Wheeler

    Unclaimed refund · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $617.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 990341270

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    $583.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009062984

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Wynn Las Vegas Llc

    $535.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 989081912

  • Likely match

    James V Woolery

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $511.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 17190144

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Unclaimed refund · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by American Modern Property & Casualty Insu

    $500.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037590365

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Escrow balance · El Dorado Hills, CA

    Reported by Alliance Title

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964816132

  • Likely match

    James G Mr Wheeler

    Credit balance · Lalor Park Nsw, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $499.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039297472

  • Likely match

    James W Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $498.12 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 959853233

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Agoura, CA

    Reported by Pepsico Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $496.99 Pepsico Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 975948742

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Unpaid wages · Bellflower, CA

    Reported by Sunrise Banks

    $487.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000815784

  • Likely match

    James L Wheeler

    Savings account

    Reported by Eureka Federal Savings & Loan

    $478.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 4189011

  • Likely match

    James L Wheeler

    Savings account

    Reported by Eureka Federal Savings & Loan

    $478.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 4188970

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Escrow balance · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Financial Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $458.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 955468084

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by United Commercial Bank

    $424.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 10145953

  • Likely match

    James Woolery

    Credit balance · Temple City, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $417.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 995012247

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Escrow balance · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Technosystems Service Corporation

    $405.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987431122

  • Likely match

    James H Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $369.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 16086221

  • Likely match

    James Wheeler

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Twg Investments Inc. Dba The Management Group

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 957456078

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Weller

    Stocks or securities · Orange, CA

    Reported by S & S Program Mutual Fund

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,760.01 Ge Rsp Us Equity Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 12354153

  • Worth checking

    J M Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Torrance, CA

    Reported by At&t Teleholdings 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.

    $3,454.67 Sbc Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14572994

  • Worth checking

    Josie A Weller

    Endowment proceeds · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,469.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 13568857

  • Worth checking

    Jessica Weller

    Unclaimed refund · Perris, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,569.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 996772133

  • Worth checking

    Justin T Weller

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Nc Dept Of Revenue Witholding Tax Refund

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,121.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388273

  • Worth checking

    J M Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $953.72 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16347155

  • Worth checking

    J W Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    $720.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 975587965

  • Worth checking

    Josie Weller

    Savings account · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0147-alameda Main Office

    $628.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1247789

  • Worth checking

    Josie A Weller

    Savings account · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0147-alameda Main Office

    $605.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1247788

  • Worth checking

    J W Wheeler

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $586.50 Ford Motor Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 975587966

  • Worth checking

    Jennie Weller

    Unclaimed refund · Kingsburg, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $444.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 990437156

  • Worth checking

    Jacqueline Weller

    Uncashed check · San Bruno, CA

    Reported by State Of Oregon

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $397.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 18093802

  • Worth checking

    J Wheeler

    Cash held by the State · Dublin, CA

    Reported by 10 Provident Life And Accident Insurance Company

    $393.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 9703202

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Weller

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by United Of Omaha Life Insurance Company

    $318.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 9746284

  • Worth checking

    Jake D Weller

    Uncashed check · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003272826

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey A Weller

    Stocks or securities · Rio Vista, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $284.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 16085851

  • Worth checking

    Jarron Weller

    Cash held by the State · Davis, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    $281.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045267606

  • Worth checking

    Julie Weller

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Little Co Of Mary Hospital

    $242.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 13077738

  • Worth checking

    Janice M Weller

    Insurance proceeds · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Great-west Life & Annuity Ins. Co.

    $241.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 16615677

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey Weller

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Ameriprise Auto And Home Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $224.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 2550012

  • Worth checking

    Jay Weller

    Unclaimed refund · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $218.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 980998679

  • Worth checking

    Judd Weller

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $196.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 17339376

  • Worth checking

    Jeanette E Weller

    Unpaid dividends · Huntington Beac, CA

    Reported by The Continental Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $188.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 12769792

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Weller

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America

    $175.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1560080

  • Worth checking

    Jessie Weller

    Unpaid wages · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Abercrombie And Fitch

    $160.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 18312541

  • Worth checking

    Jr Robert E Weller

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Charter Communications Inc Fka Time Warner Inc

    $153.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011755363

  • Worth checking

    Jerry Weller

    Cash held by the State · Lemoore, CA

    Reported by Motors Insurance Corporation

    $151.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 12575866

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey Weller

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cushman & Wakefield Inc.

    $150.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 964491933

  • Worth checking

    Jean Weller

    Credit balance

    Reported by Kiva User Funds Llc

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978949212

  • Worth checking

    Jacob C Weller

    Unpaid dividends · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $144.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 18660145

  • Worth checking

    Jacob Weller

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by At&t Corp

    $143.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 5638511

  • Worth checking

    Jenny Weller

    Pension or retirement funds · San Juan Capistrano, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a. - Pars

    $140.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 960928423

  • Worth checking

    June N Weller

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $139.86 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 999746979

  • Worth checking

    Janice K Weller

    Insurance proceeds · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $132.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17865604

  • Worth checking

    Jessica Weller

    Deposit held · Perris, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    $128.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001399894

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Weller

    Unpaid wages · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Marriott International Inc

    $125.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 12758082

  • Worth checking

    Jada E Weller

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Public Storage Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $122.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020268583

  • Worth checking

    Justin Taro Weller

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Group 1 Automotive Inc

    $120.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036150176

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne Weller

    Savings account · Mountain View, CA

    Reported by Downey Savings And Loan Association

    $118.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 10126011

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Weller

    Unclaimed refund · Galt, CA

    Reported by Workmens Auto Insurance Company

    $105.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 977599102

  • Worth checking

    Jason Weller

    Escrow balance · Rancho Cordova, CA

    Reported by Fidelity National Title Insurance Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $104.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034579300

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Weller

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Technology Insurance Company Inc

    $102.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 998965713

Showing the 100 most valuable of 101. 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 $508.

  • Wheeler Michael

    Probate estate · 2015

    Matched on Wheeler James Arthur (heir)

    $507.81
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 979590354
    Case NONE

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.

  • Wheeler Janice M

    Probate estate · Merced County · 1998

    Matched on Wheeler James E (heir)

    5 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $5,405.60 closed

    State ID 956830491
    Case 18075

  • Wheeler James Taylore

    Probate estate · Imperial County · 1977

    Matched on Wheeler James Taylore (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956805376
    Case 9636

  • Wheeler Michael H

    Probate estate · 2014

    Matched on Wheeler James Arthur (heir)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 974917698
    Case 37-2010-00152088-pr-la-ctl

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.