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Unclaimed Asset and Social Security Death Benefit Search  
 
Approximately one-half billion dollars in Social Security benefit checks go unnegotiated each year. Heirs of decedents who have left behind unclaimed assets and unclaimed benefits make up the largest group of individuals owed money and property. Most family members do not know they are entitled to receive funds, as financial records are often incomplete or missing at the time of death. There is no time limit concerning a request to reissue a lost or uncashed check, but no effort is made to locate and/or notify owners.

The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) contains important several important bits of information on 72 million persons whose deaths are on file with the Social Security Administration, including: social security number, date of issuance, state of issuance, date of birth, date of death, last known residence, and payment of final benefit. The index includes names of virtually all individuals deceased after 1962, the first full year records were computerized. ( A limited number of records from as far back as 1937 are also included.) Also included are the names of legal aliens with social security numbers, and some 400,000 railroad retirees, who may be entitled to collect Railroad Retirement Board pensions and benefits. (For specific assistance with RRB benefits go to: RRB Search)

With a Social Security number heirs can obtain the decedent's Social Security application and claims file, which details birth place, parents’ names, and where the lump-sum death distribution beneficiary lived. Knowing the Social Security number of a deceased relative is often necessary to conduct an effective unclaimed asset search, and is necessary when making a claim. To conduct a search for a deceased relative's unclaimed assets and death benefits complete the form below.
Unclaimed Assets and Death Benefit Search
Secure Order Form
 
Name:
E-mail: Please enter carefully
Telephone #:
Street / PO Box:
City:
State:
Zip / Postal Code:
 
Search Information
Full Name of Deceased  
Social Security #  IF KNOWN  
State of SS # Issuance  IF KNOWN    
Year of Death IF KNOWN    
State Where Death Occurred  IF KNOWN  
 
Additional information or special instructions:
 
There is an $18 fee for this service. Payment Information:
Credit card:
Card #: Please enter carefully as four groups of four numbers   xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
Expiration: Please enter month and year    xx / xx
Card Security Code:

Three digit Security Code XXX Last three numbers on the back of your credit card in the signature box
 
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