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Show TIMES TREASURY 1909 AUTUMN UTAH STATE TREASURER MM. BB Lonely property just wants to go home. By R. U. RICHER The Treasury Times - Johnson says that most owners don't neglect their money on purpose. "Most folks have no idea that their personal property is just lying around, waiting to be recovered. To help these UNCLAIMED rmn" imrmn n lyjir wjujjiliu waiting for her, I think she will be very excited to meet us." While many find it hard to believe "A that owners would leave valuable little guys out, we've released the names of the owners in the hopes that they or someone they know will read SALT LAKE CITY The Division of Unclaimed Property announced today that it is currendy holding $53 million in unclaimed assets. "These little guys it and identify them." bill U. S. Grant, a Susan to Anderson, says belonging he's excited to see his biological family. are just sitting here, waiting to go home," said Dougjohnson, Unclaimed Property Administrator. "I've never actually met my owner, but once she finds out me and the rest of the guys are sitting here PROPERTY assets unclaimed, Johnson says the problem is much more widespread than one might $50-doll- ar U. S. Grant think. We have been paying out $280,000 a month for the last two years, and we still have millions of dollars belonging to DIVISION n IT 400,000 people to pay out!" The current year's list of names follows this article. "If you or someone you know is on the list, please contact us. We're anxious to deliver the cash and property that is rightfully yours," said Johnson. Grant echoed the sentiment. "I've been locked up so long, I just want to get back to my owner and feel wanted again. If she comes to claim me, I will buy her something really nice! Some of us may be yours. Please look at the list! Utah State Treasurer Unclaimed Property Division Fifth Floor Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 341 South Main Street Toll Free (888) 217-120-3 (801) 320-536-0 The State of Utah is trying to locate current and former Utah residents to help them claim money and other assets held in custody for them by the State Treasurer. WHAT IS UNCLAIMED PROPERTY? WHAT DO I DO IF MY NAME IS LISTED HERE? Unclaimed Property consists of money and other personal assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located after a specified period of time. It includes checking accounts, certificates of deposit, customer deposits, life insurance policies, unpaid wages, over payments, gift certificates, paid-u- p commissions, uncashed checks, death benefits, dividends, insurance payments, money orders, refunds, savings accounts, stocks, and contents of safe deposit boxes. Unclaimed Property does not include real estate. Mail the inquiry form provided with this insert and we will send you a claim form. You will then be required to complete the form and include the documentation requested. Your claim will be processed in the order it is received. HOW DOES PROPERTY BECOME UNCLAIMED? IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR MAKING A CLAIM? No. You can make a claim any time, since unclaimed property is kept in a custodial capacity until the rightful owner or heir can be found. IS THIS A COMPLETE LIST OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY? Generally, most property is presumed to be abandoned if no activity has been made for five years. Wages, government checks and utility deposits become unclaimed after only one year. No. If you would like to have the complete file checked for your name, mail the inquiry form provided. HOW CAN I PREVENT MY PROPERTY FROM IS THERE A CHARGE OR FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM? BECOMING UNCLAIMED? No. There is no fee for this service whether or not property is found under your name. It is the goal of the Treasurer to make every reasonable effort to locate the . rightful owner of Unclaimed Property Keep accounts active and make sure that at least every five years you make a deposit, withdrawal, or contact your financial institution. Leave a forwarding address if you relocate. If your name appears in the unclaimed property list or you wish the complete list searched for your name, please complete the inquiry form below with the number and name as printed in this ad, your current address, daytime telephone number, and social security number. Due to the large volume of requests, please allow 90 days for a reply. Telephone calls do not expedite your request as all claims ate processed in the order in which they arc received. Mail Inquiry Form to: Unclaimed Property Division 341 South Main Street 5th Floor Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Ptease check your records to see if this name is on the Unclaimed Property List No. Name Address. Daytime Phone Number Visit our website: www.up.state.ut.us State City Social Security Number ( .Zip |