Find Unclaimed Money in Crenshaw County

Unclaimed money for Crenshaw County residents goes through the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Luverne provides estate documents for heir claims.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money

The Alabama State Treasury holds all unclaimed funds. Crenshaw County residents use the same statewide database. The treasury keeps over $1.3 billion in unclaimed property. Part of that could belong to Crenshaw County families.

Searching is free. Takes just 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 Luverne or Brantley 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 everything.

Crenshaw County Probate Court

The probate court sits in the courthouse in Luverne. 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.

Luverne is a small town at the center of the county. The courthouse serves all Crenshaw County residents.

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 takes time. Start early if you need documents.

Online Records Access

Crenshaw County has limited online records access. Like many small rural counties, you may need to call or visit for detailed information.

Online resources:

• State Unclaimed Property - Money search

The state portal has the most current unclaimed property data. For local records, contact the probate office directly.

Types of Unclaimed Property

Many assets become unclaimed. When holders cannot find owners, they report to the state. The money waits until claimed.

Common types:

• Old bank accounts
• Uncashed checks
• Insurance proceeds
• Utility deposits
• Stock dividends
• Safe deposit contents
• Refunds

Crenshaw County has an agricultural heritage. Peanuts, cotton, and timber supported families for generations. Farm accounts, crop payments, and land transactions could create unclaimed funds. Workers who left for jobs in cities might have old wages waiting.

About Crenshaw County

Crenshaw County sits in south-central Alabama. The county formed in 1866 from parts of Butler, Coffee, Covington, Lowndes, and Pike counties. About 13,200 people live here now. Luverne serves as the county seat. The county was named for Anderson Crenshaw, an Alabama judge.

The rural landscape is defined by farms and small communities. The Conecuh River touches the southern boundary. Agriculture remains important, though many residents now commute to Montgomery or other cities for work.

Families with deep roots in the county may have old accounts or unclaimed inheritance. Search under ancestors' names as well as your own.

Contact the State Treasury

The state treasury handles unclaimed money questions. Local courts cannot help with claims. Contact Montgomery directly.

Cities in Crenshaw County

Crenshaw County has no cities over 50,000 population. Luverne is the largest with about 2,700 residents. Brantley has around 900 people.

Other communities include Glenwood, Rutledge, and Petrey. Search the state database using any of these location names.

Nearby Counties

Crenshaw County borders several other counties. Check neighbors if you have ties there.