Find Unclaimed Money in Macon County

Unclaimed money for Macon County residents is managed by the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Tuskegee provides estate documents for heir claims.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money

Alabama holds more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed property. The State Treasury manages it all until owners claim it. Macon County residents use the same search system as everyone else in the state. Some of that money might be yours.

The search costs nothing. The state runs the program and wants to return money to its owners. Takes just a couple of minutes online.

Steps to search:

• Go to alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
• Type in your first and last name
• Add Tuskegee to narrow results
• Check any matches
• Start a claim for your property

Try every name you have used. Maiden names, old married names, nicknames all count. Search for deceased relatives too. With proper documentation, heirs can claim money from family members who passed away.

Skip the finder services. Under Code of Alabama Section 35-12-93, they can only charge 10% anyway. File directly and keep all your money.

Macon County Probate Court

The probate court handles estate matters in Macon County. This includes wills, guardianships, and estate administration. The court provides documents for heir claims on unclaimed property. Money claims go to the state treasury, not the local court.

The probate office is in Tuskegee at the county courthouse. Staff can help you understand what documents you need and how to get them. The probate judge also handles marriage licenses and some property records.

Macon County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit along with Chambers, Randolph, Clay, and Tallapoosa counties. The circuit handles court matters beyond probate jurisdiction. The counties share judges for circuit-level cases.

Getting Estate Documents for Heir Claims

Claiming money for a deceased relative requires documentation. The state needs proof of death and proof of your right to the property. The probate court provides most of these documents.

Documents you may need:

• Certified death certificate
• Letters of administration or testamentary
• Copy of the will
• Birth certificate proving relationship
• Marriage certificate if spouse

Fees apply for copies. Certified documents cost more. Call ahead to check prices before visiting. Older records may take time to locate.

Get documents in person or by mail. Bring photo ID for in-person visits. Mail requests should include a letter with details, payment for fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Online Records Access

Macon County has limited online services. For detailed record searches, you will likely need to contact the probate office directly by phone or in person.

Online resources:

• State Unclaimed Property - Search for lost money
• Alacourt ACCESS - Statewide court records

The state unclaimed property portal is the best place to search for lost money. It covers all of Alabama and is free. Alacourt offers broader court record access but charges subscription fees.

Types of Unclaimed Property

Unclaimed property comes from many sources. When businesses cannot find account holders, they report funds to the state. The state then works to locate rightful owners.

Common types:

• Dormant bank accounts
• Uncashed paychecks
• Insurance benefits
• Utility deposits
• Stock dividends
• Safe deposit box contents
• Refund checks

Macon County has deep ties to Tuskegee University and the VA Medical Center. Students, faculty, and staff from these institutions have come and gone over many decades. Former students and employees should check the database for accounts they may have left behind when they moved away.

About Macon County

Macon County sits in east-central Alabama. About 18,000 people live here. The county was created in 1832 and named for Nathaniel Macon, a North Carolina politician.

Tuskegee serves as the county seat. The city is home to Tuskegee University, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881. George Washington Carver did much of his famous agricultural research here. The Tuskegee Airmen trained at a nearby military field during World War II. The Tuskegee VA Medical Center, infamous for the syphilis study, now serves veterans from across the region.

The university and medical center dominate the local economy. They bring students, staff, and visitors to the area. When people complete their education or employment and move on, they sometimes leave accounts behind. Anyone with past ties to Tuskegee should check the state database.

Contact the State Treasury

Questions about unclaimed money go to the Alabama State Treasury. Their Unclaimed Property Division handles all searches and claims statewide. Macon County residents use this same office.

Cities in Macon County

Macon County has a few small communities. All residents use the same state portal to search for unclaimed money. No cities in Macon County have populations over 50,000.

Communities include Tuskegee, Shorter, Notasulga, and Franklin. Tuskegee is the largest at about 8,500 people.

Nearby Counties

Have ties to areas around Macon County? Check these neighboring counties for unclaimed property. Search under all addresses where you have lived.