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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.

694 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $395,609 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 7,297 records under the surname Watson, worth $6,632,063. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Mary G Watson

    Cash held by the State · Clearlake, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,756.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 984400965

  • Strong match

    Mary J Watson

    Cash held by the State · Oxmard, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,368.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259169

  • Strong match

    Mary Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,756.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 974754635

  • Strong match

    Mary R Watson

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Mutual Fund Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,032.14 Dryden Government Income Fundcl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 16867499

  • Strong match

    Mary Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,538.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16650934

  • Strong match

    Mary L Watson

    Stocks or securities · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Sempra Energy Inc Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,295.99 Sempra Energy
    Start this claim

    State ID 994605463

  • Strong match

    Mary J Watson

    Stocks or securities · South Gate, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,231.89 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16346285

  • Strong match

    Mary C Watson

    Cash held by the State · Canoga Park, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,211.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 5389477

  • Strong match

    Mary M Watson

    Stocks or securities · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,205.58 Willamette Valley Vineyards
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025561405

  • Strong match

    Mary Ann Watson

    Cash held by the State · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by Jackson National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,153.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025025400

  • Strong match

    Mary Watson

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,119.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 10827436

  • Strong match

    Mary Watson

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Wilton Reassurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,015.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039820038

  • Strong match

    Mary Cust Watson

    Stocks or securities · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,013.38 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 985477421

  • Strong match

    Mary K Watson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by American Fidelity Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $913.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 988929594

  • Strong match

    Mary J Watson

    Stocks or securities · Sun Valley, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $853.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 16085275

  • Strong match

    Mary J Watson

    Stocks or securities · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $811.31 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15536241

  • Strong match

    Mary C Watson

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $681.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014970097

  • Strong match

    Mary C Watson

    Deposit held · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Home Savings Of America Vista Branch

    $668.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 12773195

  • Strong match

    Mary J Watson

    Insurance proceeds · Sonora,

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $664.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 17094703

  • Strong match

    Mary Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    $640.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018110280

  • Strong match

    Mary C Watson

    Uncashed check · Hold Stmt At Branch, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $621.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 999819741

  • Strong match

    Mary W Watson

    Savings account · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by California Federal Savings & Loan Association

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $602.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 5168232

  • Strong match

    Mary Watson

    Stocks or securities · Beaumont, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16346287

  • Strong match

    Mary E Watson

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 16085277

  • Strong match

    Mary J Watson

    Pension or retirement funds · Standard, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    $472.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 15771146

  • Strong match

    Mary M Watson

    Cash held by the State · Shadow Hills, CA

    Reported by Ibm

    $448.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 12996611

  • Strong match

    Mary M Watson

    Deposit held · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    $401.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 992384587

  • Strong match

    Mary Watson

    Uncashed check · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $391.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 992117348

  • Strong match

    Mary E Watson

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $341.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 17188968

  • Strong match

    Mary H Watson

    Stocks or securities · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by K Mart Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $339.71 Kmart Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 4455126

  • Likely match

    Maria Antionette Watson

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by The Investment Company Of America-a

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,261.83 American Fd Invsmnt Co Of America Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042370515

  • Likely match

    Maria Lucille Watson

    Cash held by the State · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,750.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 991218768

  • Likely match

    Maria L Watson

    Cash held by the State · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,956.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 971006993

  • Likely match

    Maria L Watson

    Deposit held · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Home Savings Of America Walnut Creek Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,229.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 11350639

  • Likely match

    Maria Watson

    Credit balance · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Best Buy Co Inc & Subsidiaries

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,408.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011649736

  • Likely match

    Marie L Watson

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Swire Pacific Holdings Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,180.79 Citizens Utilities Company A
    Start this claim

    State ID 13106686

  • Likely match

    Marie A Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1411270

  • Likely match

    Marie Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Kansas State Of

    $944.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 15832935

  • Likely match

    Maria Watson

    Stocks or securities · Carmichael, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $454.28 Bce Incnew
    Start this claim

    State ID 973527956

  • Likely match

    Marie Watson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Insuran

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $419.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17897797

  • Likely match

    M E Watson

    Uncashed check · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,920.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 16517823

  • Likely match

    M F Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by The Independent Order Of Foresters

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,014.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 18939805

  • Likely match

    M E Watson

    Cash held by the State · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970597963

  • Likely match

    M Patricia Watson

    Credit balance · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    $994.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 975748878

  • Likely match

    M D James Watson

    Cash held by the State · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by Health Net Community Solutions Inc

    $485.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045965799

  • Likely match

    M K Watson

    Cash held by the State · Auberry, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $464.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 7011104

  • Likely match

    M D James Watson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co.

    $437.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 979546621

  • Likely match

    M Watson

    Cash held by the State · Willits, CA

    Reported by Jo-ann Stores Inc.

    $414.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 971892360

  • Likely match

    M S Watson

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance Company

    $389.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004223291

  • Likely match

    Mary Whitson

    Stocks or securities · Manhattan Bch, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $918.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15687108

  • Likely match

    Mary R Woodson

    Unpaid dividends · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $720.08 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971496487

  • Likely match

    Mary Lee Woodson

    Savings account · West Hills, CA

    Reported by Capital One Na

    $428.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035546397

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Watson

    Stocks or securities · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $44,208.93 Seagate Technology Holdings Plc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046941028

  • Worth checking

    Michael A Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wilshire Escrow Company - Pp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $42,291.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 17489079

  • Worth checking

    Margaret C Watson

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $23,658.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 960274569

  • Worth checking

    Maelee Watson

    Uncashed check · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $22,643.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025172405

  • Worth checking

    Manor Apartments Watson

    Uncashed check · San Luis Obispo, CA

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

    Held jointly with 4 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,860.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046139763

  • Worth checking

    Mika Nakamura Watson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Mechanics Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $16,356.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018322391

  • Worth checking

    Marion R Watson

    Stocks or securities · Ramona, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,108.24 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 959948200

  • Worth checking

    Michael Watson

    Uncashed check · Toronto On - Canada, CA

    Reported by California Commerce Club Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,985.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988239842

  • Worth checking

    Marvin Watson

    Savings account · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,686.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 989654549

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Watson

    Cash held by the State · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Pioneer Mutual Life

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,358.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004321816

  • Worth checking

    Margaret A Watson

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Life Ins Co (usa)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,605.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031800032

  • Worth checking

    Maryann Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,246.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017180181

  • Worth checking

    Marlene R Mrs Watson

    Stocks or securities · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Ibm

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,690.87 Intl Business Machines Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005663440

  • Worth checking

    Melanie Watson

    Uncashed check · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,451.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17834418

  • Worth checking

    M I Woodson

    Unpaid dividends · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Ibm

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,792.32 Intl Business Machines Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005663593

  • Worth checking

    Michael D Watson

    Cash held by the State · Tahachepe, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,837.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025086250

  • Worth checking

    Monica S Watson

    Stocks or securities · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,728.75 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 975644320

  • Worth checking

    Micelle L Cust Watson

    Stocks or securities · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,571.87 Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024358817

  • Worth checking

    Marion Watson

    Cash held by the State · Culver City, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,472.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 12740713

  • Worth checking

    Marshall L Watson

    Cash held by the State · El Centro, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,107.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 991218173

  • Worth checking

    Maryann M Watson

    Cash held by the State · Downey, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,089.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259170

  • Worth checking

    Marion Watson

    Cash held by the State · Culver City, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,084.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 12740714

  • Worth checking

    Marian A Watson

    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.

    $2,975.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259168

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Anne Watson

    Cash held by the State · Tarzana, CA

    Reported by Twenty-first Century Fox Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,942.46 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 989038060

  • Worth checking

    Meme Jasmine Watson

    Escrow balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,867.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 976602089

  • Worth checking

    Marcus Watson

    Pension or retirement funds · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    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.

    $2,790.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000529381

  • Worth checking

    Marion S Watson

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Cimarex Energy Company

    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.

    $2,779.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 999469737

  • Worth checking

    Margaret B Watson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045319315

  • Worth checking

    Michael G Watson

    Uncashed check · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,661.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019292638

  • Worth checking

    Mark Watson

    Credit balance · Ventura, CA

    Reported by Steven G Johnson Dental Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,636.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021591284

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Cvr Supply & Trading Llc (fka Coffeyville Resources)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,619.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 998950810

  • Worth checking

    Margaret M Watson

    Unpaid dividends · Berkley,

    Reported by The Income Fund Of America-c

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,485.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 4360717

  • Worth checking

    Mark L Watson

    Retirement account · Fortuna, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,469.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030629918

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Cvr Supply & Trading Llc (fka Coffeyville Resources)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,467.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026291944

  • Worth checking

    Marge Watson

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by City National Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,429.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 18622051

  • Worth checking

    Madonna M Watson

    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.

    $2,396.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 980853101

  • Worth checking

    Marion D Watson

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by California Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,315.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033513997

  • Worth checking

    Mattie L Watson

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,183.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 17472042

  • Worth checking

    Marguerite Watson

    Savings account · Olivehurst, CA

    Reported by Home Savings Of America Marysville Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,070.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 11815342

  • Worth checking

    Mike Watson

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    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.

    $1,990.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999811886

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Cvr Supply & Trading Llc (fka Coffeyville Resources)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,950.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 993764634

  • Worth checking

    Mike Watson

    Credit balance · Singapore 247855, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,932.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031533964

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Watson

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health 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.

    $1,894.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042670274

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Cvr Supply & Trading Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,889.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032522893

  • Worth checking

    Marlene R Watson

    Cash held by the State · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,790.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 989545857

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Cvr Supply & Trading Llc (fka Coffeyville Resources)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,768.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019338068

  • Worth checking

    Marvin Watson

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Broadcast Music Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,692.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001199015

  • Worth checking

    Md Edward Venn Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Catamaran Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,604.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 984594956

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How You Are Protected

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

A Second State File

6 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.

6 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.

  • Cook George E

    Probate estate · Inyo County · 1999

    Matched on Watson Mary (heir)

    10 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $812.78 closed

    State ID 956810082
    Case A(2)-96-13

  • Watson Miles

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2018

    Matched on Watson Miles (decedent), Watson Miles (heir)

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

    $23.00 closed

    State ID 994881164
    Case 2014-0545

  • Watson Mandolin Rose

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2024

    Matched on Watson Mandolin Rose (decedent)

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

    $9.50 closed

    State ID 1031554601
    Case 2022-0950

  • Watson Mitchell

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2015

    Matched on Watson Mitchell (decedent), Watson Mayo (heir)

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

    $0.21 closed

    State ID 979646593
    Case 2007-0603

  • Watson M T

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 1979

    Matched on Watson M T (decedent)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956822624
    Case 188 415

  • Watson Margaret

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 1978

    Matched on Watson Margaret (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956825345
    Case 208838

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.

Find out in About Thirty Seconds

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.