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Home→Agencies→Unclaimed Property→Florida→When someone dies

State Unclaimed Property in Florida: when someone dies

A 3-step process for Florida Department of Financial Services — Division of Unclaimed Property after a death in Florida.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Unclaimed Property

Florida

fltreasurehunt.gov→

Administering agency

Florida Department of Financial Services — Division of Unclaimed Property

Phone1-888-258-2253
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

Fla. Stat. Chapter 717 (Disposition of Unclaimed Property); § 717.1243

Verified Jun 2026

Steps to take

  1. Search fltreasurehunt.gov for the deceased's name and prior addresses, and run a multi-state search at missingmoney.com.
  2. File a claim as the estate representative or heir with proof of death and proof of entitlement:
    • Letters of Administration or a probate court order if the estate was probated
    • A copy of the will if the owner died testate
    • A § 717.1243 affidavit signed by all beneficiaries where the property totals $10,000 or less and no probate is pending
  3. Submit the claim to the Division of Unclaimed Property and respond to any requests for additional documentation.

Florida Department of Financial Services — Division of Unclaimed Property

Phone: 1-888-258-2253

Visit the agency website →

Frequently asked questions

Search fltreasurehunt.gov, then file a claim with the Division of Unclaimed Property using a certified death certificate and proof of entitlement — Letters of Administration or a probate court order, a copy of the will if the owner died testate, and identification.

Yes, in limited cases. Under Fla. Stat. 717.1243, beneficiaries may claim without a probate court order by filing an affidavit signed by all beneficiaries where the total property held for the owner is $10,000 or less and no probate proceeding is pending.

Florida holds unclaimed property under Chapter 717 until it is claimed, so there is generally no deadline for an owner or their heirs to file a claim.

Unclaimed Property

Florida

fltreasurehunt.gov→

Administering agency

Florida Department of Financial Services — Division of Unclaimed Property

Phone1-888-258-2253
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

Fla. Stat. Chapter 717 (Disposition of Unclaimed Property); § 717.1243

Verified Jun 2026