Question 1

What are surplus funds?

Accepted Answer

Surplus funds may exist when a property sells at foreclosure, tax deed sale, sheriff sale, or court-ordered sale for more than the amount owed. The remaining funds may be held by a court, clerk, sheriff, trustee, or county agency until a rightful claimant completes the required process.

Question 2

Am I guaranteed to receive money?

Accepted Answer

No. No recovery is guaranteed. Eligibility depends on the public records, sale results, lien priority, ownership history, probate issues, court approval, and applicable law.

Question 3

Do you charge upfront fees?

Accepted Answer

No. ClearBridge Surplus Recovery offers a free case review and does not charge upfront fees. Any fee must be agreed to in writing and is only due if funds are successfully recovered.

Question 4

Are you a government agency?

Accepted Answer

No. ClearBridge Surplus Recovery is a private company. We are not affiliated with any court, clerk, sheriff, county, state, trustee, or government office.

Question 5

Can I claim the funds myself?

Accepted Answer

In some situations, yes. Rules vary by state, county, and case type. Some claims may require formal filings, notices, hearings, probate documents, or attorney involvement.

Question 6

Why would I need help?

Accepted Answer

Many claims involve confusing records, competing lienholders, probate issues, missing documents, court filings, deadlines, or unclear claimant rights. ClearBridge Surplus Recovery helps organize the process and explain next steps.

Question 7

What if the homeowner passed away?

Accepted Answer

Heirs or estate representatives may still have rights, but probate, heirship documents, estate documents, or court approval may be required.

Question 8

How long does the process take?

Accepted Answer

Timelines vary by state, county, court, agency, and case complexity. No timeline is guaranteed.

Question 9

What information do you need to start?

Accepted Answer

We need your name, phone number, email, property address, county, state, sale date if known, and any notices or documents you received.

Question 10

What happens after I submit the form?

Accepted Answer

We review the information, search available public records, determine whether there may be a possible claim, and contact you to explain what the records show and what the next steps may be.

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