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All intangible personal property held for the owner by any court, public corporation, public authority, or public officer of this State or any political subdivision of it that has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years is presumed abandoned. § 17-308.

§ 17-307. All intangible personal property held for the owner by any court, public corporation, public authority, or public officer of this State or any political subdivision of it that has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years is presumed abandoned.

Maryland law is custodial, which means that the property may be claimed anytime during the individual's lifetime, or by legitimate heirs after the original owner's death.

For property that is valued at $100 or more, Maryland requires holders to send due diligence notices. Due diligence notices must be sent each reporting cycle by first class mail at least 30 days, and not more than 120 days prior to filing a report.

How to Claim Unclaimed Money From Deceased Relatives. If you're one of the lucky individuals who finds unclaimed money, and believe you're the rightful heir to it, it's time to file your claim. You can do so by filing a claim through the controller office of the state that holds the asset or property.

Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement The Comptroller's Office offers a voluntary disclosure program (VDA) that allows businesses to voluntarily report and pay past due unclaimed property. This VDA program only applies if we have not previously contacted you in reference to the unclaimed property.