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How Courts Handle Competing Claims for Surplus Funds
When a property is sold at a foreclosure or tax sale and the sale price exceeds what’s owed, the extra amount—known as surplus funds...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
2 days ago3 min read
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Escheatment Explained: What Happens When Surplus Funds Go Unclaimed
If you’ve lost your property to foreclosure or a tax sale, you may be entitled to surplus funds —the leftover money after the debts on...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
May 63 min read
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Why You Should Never Pay Upfront for Surplus Recovery Help
If you’ve recently lost a property to foreclosure or a tax sale and discovered that surplus funds may be owed to you, it’s only a matter...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
Apr 293 min read
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The Supreme Court’s Big Win for Homeowners: Understanding Your Right to Tax Foreclosure Surplus Funds in 2025
In a major victory for property owners across the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Tyler v. Hennepin County (2023) Â that...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
Apr 223 min read
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Tax Foreclosure Surplus Funds in 2025: New Trends and Legal Changes
The landscape of tax foreclosure surplus funds is constantly evolving—and 2025 is no exception. As state laws tighten, claim deadlines...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
Apr 153 min read
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Mortgage Excess Proceeds and Divorce: Who Gets the Funds?
Divorce can be a complicated process, especially when it comes to dividing assets like a home. But what happens if the property is...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
Apr 103 min read
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What If You Move Out of State? Can You Still Claim Surplus Funds?
If you've lost your home to foreclosure or a tax sale and have since moved to another state, you may be wondering: Can I still claim...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
Mar 52 min read
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Can Creditors or Lenders Take Your Mortgage Excess Proceeds?
When a home is sold at a foreclosure auction , there are times when the winning bid exceeds  the amount owed on the mortgage. The extra...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
Feb 253 min read
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Tax Sale Overages: How Liens and Judgments Affect Your Surplus Claim
When a property is sold at a tax foreclosure auction for more than the amount owed in back taxes, the extra money—known as tax sale...
Hazel Karen Nicolas Gonzales
Feb 213 min read
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