State Unclaimed Property in Hawaii: when someone dies
A 3-step process for Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance — Unclaimed Property Program after a death in Hawaii.
Administering agency
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance — Unclaimed Property Program
Authority
Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 523A (Uniform Unclaimed Property Act); heir affidavit under Haw. Rev. Stat. 560:3-1201, 560:3-1202
Steps to take
- Search unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov for the deceased's name and prior addresses, and run a multi-state search at missingmoney.com.
- File a claim as the heir of the deceased owner with:
- An Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent under Haw. Rev. Stat. 560:3-1201 and 560:3-1202
- Proof of death and identification
- IRS Form W-9 if the claim involves securities
- Submit the completed claim and documentation; the program follows up if additional paperwork is needed before processing.
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance — Unclaimed Property Program
Phone: (808) 586-1589
Visit the agency website →Frequently asked questions
Search unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov, then file a claim as the heir with proof of death and an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent under Haw. Rev. Stat. 560:3-1201 and 560:3-1202. Claiming securities also requires IRS Form W-9.
No. A power of attorney does not authorize someone to file a claim on behalf of a deceased reported owner. Heirs claim through the deceased-owner process with proof of death and authority.
Most property is held until it is claimed, but under Act 184 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2014) funds under $100 must be claimed within 10 years of deposit into the trust fund or they escheat to the State.
Sources
Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Hawaii primary sources (4 pages reviewed). How we research.
Administering agency
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance — Unclaimed Property Program
Authority
Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 523A (Uniform Unclaimed Property Act); heir affidavit under Haw. Rev. Stat. 560:3-1201, 560:3-1202