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State Unclaimed Property in Michigan: when someone dies

A 4-step process for Michigan Department of Treasury — Unclaimed Property after a death in Michigan.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Unclaimed Property

Michigan

unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov→

Administering agency

Michigan Department of Treasury — Unclaimed Property

Phone517-636-5320
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

MCL 567.221 et seq. (Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, Act 29 of 1995)

Verified Jul 2026

Steps to take

  1. Search unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov for the deceased's name, maiden name, and prior addresses, and run a multi-state search at missingmoney.com.
  2. Start a claim through the portal as the heir or estate representative.
  3. Provide proof of death and proof of authority to act for the estate, and upload the documentation the portal requests. For qualifying small estates (≤ $50,000, no real property, 28+ days after death), SCAO form PC 598 may serve as proof of authority in lieu of Letters of Authority.
  4. The Department of Treasury must consider each claim within 90 days of filing and give written notice of any denial (MCL 567.245); allowed claims are then paid to the verified claimant.

Michigan Department of Treasury — Unclaimed Property

Phone: 517-636-5320

Visit the agency website →

Frequently asked questions

Search unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov for the deceased's name, then file a claim as the heir or estate representative with proof of death and proof of your authority to act for the estate. Documents are uploaded securely through the portal, and there is never a charge.

The Michigan Department of Treasury is custodian of unclaimed property under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (MCL 567.221 et seq.). It holds dormant accounts, uncashed checks, stock, and similar assets until the owner or their heirs claim them.

No. The Department of Treasury holds unclaimed property until it is claimed, so there is generally no deadline for an owner or their heirs to file a claim.

Yes. For estates at or below $50,000 with no real property, an heir may use the small estate affidavit procedure under MCL 700.3983 (SCAO form PC 598) at least 28 days after death. The signed affidavit can be presented to the Treasury as proof of authority in lieu of formal Letters of Authority from a probate court.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • legislature.mi.gov
  • courts.michigan.gov
  • unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov

Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Michigan primary sources (5 pages reviewed). How we research.

Unclaimed Property

Michigan

unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov→

Administering agency

Michigan Department of Treasury — Unclaimed Property

Phone517-636-5320
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

MCL 567.221 et seq. (Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, Act 29 of 1995)

Verified Jul 2026
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