Periodically, the County Treasurer receives monies from estates of deceased persons. Monies received by the County Treasurer under Probate Code Section 11850 will be held for at least one year. Thereafter, monies that remain unclaimed are escheated to the State Controller on a semi-annual basis. Monies received by the County Treasurer under Probate Code Section 7663 that remain unclaimed for over three years are escheated to the County.
To claim monies held under Probate Code Section 11850:
- Obtain a certified court order that satisfies the requirements of Probate Code section 11854.
- Complete and sign the Deceased Estates General Claim Form and have it notarized.
- Provide the certified copy of the order to the Treasurer-Tax Collector prior to the deadline, (if any) to claim.
To claim monies held under Probate Code Section 7663:
- Obtain original documents (or true copies of originals) which establish documentary proof of the relationship upon which the claim is founded.
- Complete and sign the Deceased Estate Claim Form (Probate Code 7663) and have it notarized.
- Send the claim form and required documentation to the Office of the Treasurer before the deadline to claim.
Mail documents to the following address:
County of Orange,
Attn: Treasurer-Tax Collector,
P.O. Box 4515,
Santa Ana, CA 92702-4515.
Questions? PropertyClaims@octreasurer.gov
