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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.

1,006 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $215,276 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 8,329 records under the surname Ortega, worth $4,127,663. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Miguel Milian Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Insurance Company Of The West

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020472283

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Savings account · Arleta, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0384-valley Plaza Banking Ctr

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,173.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 13325525

  • Strong match

    Miguel Palencia Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Corpay Technologies Operating Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,578.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042775078

  • Strong match

    Miguel D Ortega

    Uncashed check · Madrid,

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,141.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 17213951

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Escrow balance · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $722.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 953531255

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Sn Bernrdno, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040840676

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $528.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009914339

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Metabank Na

    $515.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 987035891

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Savings account · Napa, CA

    Reported by Westamerica Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $504.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 17749038

  • Strong match

    Miguel A Ortega

    Unpaid dividends · La Puente, CA

    Reported by Primerica Shareholder Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $468.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 979820478

  • Strong match

    Miguel A Ortega

    Pension or retirement funds · Pomona, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    $448.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 17515430

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $423.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027232021

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · South Gate, CA

    Reported by Sallie Mae Bank

    $414.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 996472226

  • Strong match

    Miguel Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $398.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041138380

  • Likely match

    M Ortega

    Uncashed check · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Guild Mortgage Company

    $801.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026449881

  • Likely match

    M Ortega

    Uncashed check · San Pablo, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043535997

  • Likely match

    M Ortega

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    $432.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 14885074

  • Likely match

    Miguel Ortega-h

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Hernandez V Adco Drywall And Metal Frami

    $497.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038387050

  • Worth checking

    Maria Isabel Ortega

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $34,746.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999817609

  • Worth checking

    Melba A Ortega

    Uncashed check · San Njose, CA

    Reported by Bmo Bank Na (fka Bmo Harris Bank Na)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $25,293.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037217722

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ortega

    Credit balance

    Reported by Gain Capital Holdings Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,237.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031883907

  • Worth checking

    Marguerite Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by R J Reynolds Tob Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,934.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 12952433

  • Worth checking

    Mario Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Hesperia, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,219.21 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989188622

  • Worth checking

    Meghan M Ennis Ortega

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Caliber Home Loans Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,213.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036890740

  • Worth checking

    Marguerite Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by R J Reynolds Tob Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,147.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 12951897

  • Worth checking

    Mel Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,715.23 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019325803

  • Worth checking

    Ml Ortega

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,658.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 18153710

  • Worth checking

    Martin Ortega

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984726607

  • Worth checking

    Marisa Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,734.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028299882

  • Worth checking

    Marie G Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,723.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 18044290

  • Worth checking

    Manuela N Ortega

    Stocks or securities · La Puente, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,672.19 Putnam Fd For Grwth & Incm A
    Start this claim

    State ID 973178517

  • Worth checking

    Martha A Ortega

    Uncashed check · Phelan, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,642.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032686480

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Ortega

    Uncashed check · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,438.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040939210

  • Worth checking

    Marybel Ortega

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,333.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 994848675

  • Worth checking

    Manuel M Ortega

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,191.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 999817607

  • Worth checking

    Maria D Ortega

    Savings account · Arleta, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0384-valley Plaza Banking Ctr

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,173.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 13325525

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,049.01 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17198853

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ortega

    Escrow balance · Clovis, CA

    Reported by First American Title Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044619827

  • Worth checking

    Mericia Y Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,979.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011370188

  • Worth checking

    Manual Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,961.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007727080

  • Worth checking

    Mende Sonia America Ortega

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984717248

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Ortega

    Uncashed check · Canyon Country, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984717224

  • Worth checking

    Manuela N Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,896.62 Putnam Fd For Grwth & Incm A
    Start this claim

    State ID 962605869

  • Worth checking

    Marc A Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,896.62 Putnam Fd For Grwth & Incm A
    Start this claim

    State ID 962605869

  • Worth checking

    Melaquias Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,889.10 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019325821

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Ortega

    Unpaid wages · Imperial Beach, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,882.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008616714

  • Worth checking

    Medrano Oscar Ortega

    Uncashed check · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,774.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011102600

  • Worth checking

    Mary L Ortega

    Uncashed check · Santa Ynez, CA

    Reported by Rabobank N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,654.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005180874

  • Worth checking

    Martha R Ortega

    Uncashed check · Ensenada Bc 22760,

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,571.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 980246120

  • Worth checking

    Margarita Ortega

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,505.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041185587

  • Worth checking

    Michael Ortega

    Uncashed check

    Reported by C.gull Escrow Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970667968

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Lucindo Ortega

    Savings account · Makati Metro Manila,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-south

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,496.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 967271163

  • Worth checking

    Mija Ortega

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by National Mortgage Direct Payment Settlem

    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.

    $1,484.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 995638020

  • Worth checking

    Martha Ortega

    Unpaid wages · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Healthcare Services Group Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,443.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 984478223

  • Worth checking

    Manuela Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Loma Linda, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,442.22 Putnam Fd For Grwth & Incm A
    Start this claim

    State ID 966563851

  • Worth checking

    Margarita Ortega

    Escrow balance · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Phh Mortgage Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,440.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017818246

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Ortega

    Escrow balance · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,411.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044608173

  • Worth checking

    Michael Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,391.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045402429

  • Worth checking

    Michael Ortega

    Uncashed check · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Credit Union Of Southern Ca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,380.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 998886293

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Orangevale, CA

    Reported by Home Depot Wage And Hour Settlement Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,330.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039911267

  • Worth checking

    Marylynn Ortega

    Uncashed check · Mc Farland, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,324.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044386925

  • Worth checking

    Mancilla Ricardo Ortega

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,292.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030456621

  • Worth checking

    Mario Ortega

    Unpaid wages · Windsor, CA

    Reported by Simplexgrinnell Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,270.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 17458933

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ortega

    Escrow balance · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,227.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040939208

  • Worth checking

    Maximiliano Ortega

    Deposit held · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,215.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 970758559

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Ortega

    Escrow balance · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Financial Title Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,205.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955467912

  • Worth checking

    Mario Ortega

    Uncashed check · Downey, CA

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,177.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030570563

  • Worth checking

    Mario Ortega

    Unpaid wages · Azusa, CA

    Reported by Automatic Data Processing Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,153.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016659061

  • Worth checking

    Mary Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,148.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 14808302

  • Worth checking

    Marco I Ortega

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    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.

    $1,146.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027626506

  • Worth checking

    Magdaleno Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,141.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021174188

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ortega

    Savings account · Sun Valley, CA

    Reported by Bbva Compass

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,099.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 985657752

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,098.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004223084

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ortega

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,087.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000523864

  • Worth checking

    Market Deli Ortega

    Uncashed check · San Juan Capistrano, CA

    Reported by Automatic Data Processing Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,076.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000119450

  • Worth checking

    Mary A Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Newark, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,072.69 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16320255

  • Worth checking

    Matthew T Ortega

    Uncashed check · Jackson, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 996047460

  • Worth checking

    Matthew T Ortega

    Uncashed check · Jackson, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990182205

  • Worth checking

    Matthew T Ortega

    Uncashed check · Jackson, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990182204

  • Worth checking

    Matthew T Ortega

    Uncashed check · Jackson, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990182203

  • Worth checking

    Marina Ortega

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Fidelity National Title Company Of Calif

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,045.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960694255

  • Worth checking

    Marichuy Ortega

    Escrow balance · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,044.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012745174

  • Worth checking

    Martin Iii Ortega

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Christmas Vacation And Holiday Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,043.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001020637

  • Worth checking

    Maria Dolores Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Bancomer Transfer Services Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,027.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 955185290

  • Worth checking

    Maribel Ortega

    Escrow balance · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,026.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003291660

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ortega

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Los Angeles Police Fcu

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    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.

    $1,023.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016665834

  • Worth checking

    Ortega

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fedex Freight West 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.

    $1,020.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 14649782

  • Worth checking

    Mey E Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016810542

  • Worth checking

    Martha Ortega

    Uncashed check · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Westview Escrow

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15657759

  • Worth checking

    Maria Roselia Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Guerneville, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015756812

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Unknown,

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $994.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 996555521

  • Worth checking

    Marie Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insuranace-ubi

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $962.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 979651336

  • Worth checking

    Manuela Ortega

    Unpaid wages · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Healthcare Services Group Inc

    $959.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 978531212

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    $938.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 996766942

  • Worth checking

    Moran David Ortega

    Unpaid wages · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Ross Stores Inc

    $930.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035061533

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Thermal, CA

    Reported by Allstate Indemnity Company

    $907.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 982965512

  • Worth checking

    Michel Ortega

    Cash held by the State · South San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Viamericas Money Services Corp

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039560997

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ortega

    Stocks or securities · Orange, CA

    Reported by Allstate Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $892.14 Allstate Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041388822

  • Worth checking

    Maria C Ortega

    Unclaimed refund · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Amco Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $884.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017431177

  • Worth checking

    Marco Ortega

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $881.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041697372

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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

3 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 $31,647.

  • Ortega Manuel

    Probate estate · Fresno County · 2023

    Matched on Ortega Manuel (decedent)

    $31,647.39
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1025048505
    Case 210717

2 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.

  • Ortega Matias E.

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2022

    Matched on Ortega Matias E (decedent)

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

    $1,150.98 closed

    State ID 1017795708
    Case EAP2886618

  • Ortega Myrtlempalermo

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1988

    Matched on Ortega Myrtlempalermo (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 956820374
    Case P 648 921

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.