San Joaquin — Escheatment: Checklist for Filing a Claim (not for funds held at the State Controller's Office)

Source: https://www.sjcourts.org/sites/default/files/forms/2026-02/CHECKLIST-FOR-FILING-A-CLAIM-This-is-not-for-funds-held-at-the-State-Controllers-Office.pdf

Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin Stockton Branch, Accounting Department 180 E Weber Ave, 13 th Floor Stockton, CA 95202

CHECKLIST FOR FILING A CLAIM For Funds at the Superior Court This is not for funds held at the State Controller’s Office

OWNER FILING CLAIM The following is a checklist of the documentation required when sending in your claim: • Completed and signed Claim of Affirmation Form; • Notarize your Claim of Affirmation Form, if your claim is over $1000; • Completed and signed Claim for Money Held Form; • Copy of current photo identification for each claimant; • Proof of Social Security number for each claimant; • Proof associating you with the last known address; • Proof associating you to the Court and the reported case; and • The original instrument used such as a receipt, copy of check, etc. DECEASED OWNER The following is a checklist of the documentation required when sending in your claim: • Completed and signed Claim Affirmation Form; • Notarize your Claim Affirmation Form, if your claim is over $1000; • Completed and signed Claim for Money Held Form; • Death certificate of the deceased owner(s) of the funds; • Copy of current photo identification for each heir; • Proof of Social Security number for each heir; • Proof associating the deceased owner to the Court and the reported case; • The original instrument used such as a receipt, copy of check, etc.; • Proof associating the deceased owner with the last known address; and • If probate of estate is open, the estate tax identification number and a copy of Currently Certified Letters Testamentary, dated within 6 months, appointing the executor or administrator of decedent’s estate. OR If probate of the estate is closed, provide the estate tax identification number and a complete copy of the Court Ordered Distribution of the decedent’s estate. OR Provide a complete copy of the Trust Agreement and a copy of a document with the trust tax identification number, such as a tax return or a bank statement. OR If none of the above information can be obtained, please contact the court at (209) 992-5257.