Colbert County Unclaimed Money
Unclaimed money for Colbert County residents goes through the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Tuscumbia provides estate documents for heir claims.
Colbert County Quick Facts
How to Search for Unclaimed Money
The Alabama State Treasury holds all unclaimed funds. Colbert County residents use the same statewide database. The treasury keeps over $1.3 billion in unclaimed property. Some of that could belong to Colbert County families.
Searching is free and fast. Takes a few minutes. Go to the state portal and enter your name. Try maiden names and old addresses too.
Steps to search:
- Go to alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
- Enter your first and last name
- Add Tuscumbia, Sheffield, or Muscle Shoals to narrow results
- Review any matches
- File a claim if you find your property
No cost to search or claim. Alabama caps finder fees at 10%. File directly and keep all your money.
Colbert County Probate Court
The probate court sits in the courthouse in Tuscumbia. It handles wills, estates, guardianships, and vital records. Marriage licenses come from here. The court does not process unclaimed money claims. Those go to Montgomery. But heir claims need estate documents from this office.
Colbert County includes the Quad Cities area. Tuscumbia, Sheffield, Florence (across the river in Lauderdale County), and Muscle Shoals make up the region. The probate court in Tuscumbia serves all of Colbert County.
| Office | Colbert County Probate Court 201 North Main Street Tuscumbia, AL 35674 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 386-8546 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Probate Judge | Contact office for current judge |
| Website | colbertcounty.org |
Call ahead for current fees and to confirm what documents you need.
Estate Documents for Heir Claims
Claiming unclaimed money for someone who died requires proof. The state needs evidence of death and your right to inherit. Probate courts issue those papers.
Documents commonly needed:
- Certified death certificate
- Letters of administration or testamentary
- Copy of the will if one exists
- Birth certificate showing family relationship
- Marriage certificate for spouse claims
Certified copies cost money. The probate court sets fees. The unclaimed money search and claim are free through the state.
Processing can take time. Start early if you need documents.
Online Records Access
Colbert County has a website with county information. Some records may be accessible online. For detailed records, contact the probate office.
Online resources:
- Colbert County Website - General information
- State Unclaimed Property - Money search
The state portal has the best unclaimed money data. It covers all of Alabama.
Types of Unclaimed Property
Many asset types end up unclaimed. When holders cannot find owners, they report to the state. The money waits until claimed.
Common types:
- Dormant bank accounts
- Uncashed paychecks
- Insurance benefits
- Utility deposits
- Stock dividends
- Safe deposit contents
- Vendor refunds
Colbert County has a strong industrial history. The Tennessee Valley Authority brought jobs through dam construction and electricity. FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound made the area famous for music recording. Workers in those industries might have old accounts. Musicians and studio workers who passed through could have unclaimed royalties or payments.
About Colbert County
Colbert County sits in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River. The county formed in 1867 from Franklin County. About 57,000 people live here now. Tuscumbia serves as the county seat. The county was named for Cherokee chiefs Levi and George Colbert.
Tuscumbia is the birthplace of Helen Keller. Ivy Green, her childhood home, draws visitors. The Muscle Shoals music scene put the area on the map. Artists from Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones recorded here.
TVA and manufacturing drive the economy. Wilson Dam created jobs and attracted industry. Workers over the decades may have accounts tied to those jobs. Search under all family names and addresses.
Contact the State Treasury
The state treasury handles unclaimed money questions. Local courts cannot help with claims. Contact Montgomery directly.
| Office | Alabama State Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division |
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| Address | RSA Union Building 100 North Union Street, Suite 636 Montgomery, AL 36104 |
| Toll-Free | (888) 844-8400 |
| Local | (334) 242-9614 |
| unclaimed@treasury.alabama.gov |
Cities in Colbert County
Colbert County has no cities over 50,000 population. Muscle Shoals is the largest with about 16,000 residents. Sheffield has around 9,000. Tuscumbia has about 8,600.
Other communities include Leighton, Cherokee, and Littleville. Search the state database using any of these city names.
Nearby Counties
Colbert County borders Tennessee and several Alabama counties. Check neighbors if you have ties there.