The State of Maine May Owe You Money and You Didn’t Even Know

Our Pine Tree State is sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars worth of assets that are owed to Mainers and Maine residents.

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Seriously, this is like Smaug from J.R.R. Tolkien’s 'The Hobbit,' just a little friendlier, and easier to claim what you’re rightfully owed.

If you’ve never read The Hobbit or seen the movies, Smaug is a large dragon who took over, oversaw, and guarded a mountain full of riches and treasure. Smaug was literally sitting on a fortune.

While a little off the wall, our state of Maine is figuratively sitting on a fortune. A fortune that they’re trying to find the proper owners for.

According to the Maine State Treasurer, Henry Beck, each year tens of millions of dollars remain unclaimed by residents of Maine, sitting in limbo after being turned over by numerous national and local businesses and organizations. Beck's office holds onto these financial assets free of charge until they are claimed by the rightful owner or heir. It's an important service that ensures these assets are not lost forever, but instead returned to those who rightfully deserve them.

To claim these unclaimed assets, or even just to check if you have any that need to be claimed, individuals can visit MaineUnclaimedProperty.gov and search not only their own name but also the names of their businesses, friends, and family. This quick search could potentially reunite them with long-forgotten funds or property.

Additionally, spreading the word about this free service can help others in the community become aware of the opportunity to claim what is theirs.

Henry Beck’s office and the MaineUnclaimedProperty.gov website serve as a reminder for those who may have lost track of their financial assets. By utilizing this resource, folks in Maine can take a proactive step towards reclaiming what is theirs, even if they didn’t know, ensuring that these unclaimed funds are put back into circulation for the benefit of the entire community.