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Is there a way for my husband to find out if he has money waiting for him? How?
Asked on Jun 30th, 2015 on Estate Planning - Nevada
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My husband's dad died when he was 11. He was then put into foster care and was receiving SS checks that his foster mother supposedly sent back. He never received any of the money. Now, he is already 28 years old. Is there any way to find out if he has any money waiting for him? And how would he go about doing that? Thanks!
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Ronald K. Nims
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You can check with the probate court in the county where his father died. If there's money waiting, they would have the records. The foster mother undoubtedly took the SS money and it's too late to go after it now.
Answered on Jul 01st, 2015 at 4:16 AM
Given the length of time since his father's death and your husband's current age, I doubt there is any money waiting for your father to pick up. The social security payments were to pay for his upbringing which apparently his foster family covered by themselves. However, you husband could contact his local Social Security office and ask them to check into it.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2015 at 7:04 PM
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Contact Social Security for your answer.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2015 at 6:57 PM
Edwin K. Niles
Contact the State Controller.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2015 at 6:50 PM
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If the foster mother did return the checks there may be a way to get them reissued by social security. Start by going, in person, to the nearest social security office to Start an inquiry.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2015 at 5:47 PM
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He could try the Department of State Lands, unclaimed property, https://oregonup.us/upweb/up/UP_landing.asp. Or contact the Social Security Administration (which has an excellent website).
Answered on Jun 30th, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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A few suggestions are to check with Social Security and to check with the unclaimed property division. Where you husband lived or where father died. Best of luck.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2015 at 5:41 PM