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From dormant checking and savings accounts, uncashed checks, lost stocks and bonds, utility security refunds, insurance benefits and contents of safe deposit boxes, the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s unclaimed property program, is holding over $498 million just waiting to be claimed. Here are some tips on preventing your property from becoming unclaimed.  \nUpdate contact information.  \nAny time you change your mailing address, email or phone number, be sure to notify all businesses and entities where you have accounts.  \nKeep accounts active.  \nOne way to keep various accounts active is to deposit or withdraw money at least once a year. You may want to consider marking your calendar to remember to complete a transaction at least annually.  \nSetting up automatic payments from a checking or savings account might be an easy way to keep an account active. However, understanding the terms and conditions of each institution you have an account with is the best way to protect an account from becoming dormant.  \nCash or deposit checks promptly, no matter how small.  \nWith so much of our money handled electronically these days, setting a paper check aside to deal with later risks forgetting about the check or losing it. After a set period of time, that check could be turned over to the State as unclaimed property. No matter the size of the check, deposit them as soon as possible. Many financial institutions provide an option to deposit a physical check in your account via mobile deposit.  \nKeep a list of financial accounts.  \nWith people diversifying their assets, it can be easy to lose track of one. It may become especially difficult for heirs trying to piece together where all assets are for a loved one who has passed. To help keep track of crucial information, a Vital Statistics document is available for you to download, fill out and print to keep with your will or estate planning information.  \nThe results are in!  \nWe asked those reunited with their assets through a Great Iowa Treasure Hunt claim for feedback about  \ntheir experience. I am excited to share the results with you!  \nGreat Iowa Treasure Hunt is “blooming” with names  \nRemember the rhyme “April showers bring May flowers”? With spring underway it’s time to watch the landscape brighten with the colors of blooming flowers. This month also brings a little financial “bloom”to these folks who have money to claim.  \nNot on the list but recognize a name? Tag the individual or business in one of our Great Iowa Treasure Hunt posts on Facebook or Instagram!  \nAttention business owners: Reporting season is around the corner!  \nUnder Iowa law, businesses and financial institutions are required to review their records each year and report unclaimed property to my office.  \nAs part of the reporting process, notification or“due diligence” letters must be sent to the last known address of property owners the business or financial institution has lost contact with. Due diligence letters should be sent no more than 120 days or less than 60 days from the report due date of November 1. It’s important to also allow time for an owner to respond. In order to meet these guidelines, we suggest due diligence letters be mailed between July 1 and August 31.  \nDue diligence letters should contain:  \n• A description of the account or abandoned property.  \n• A statement explaining the property will be transferred to the custody of the State Treasurer’s Office if the owner doesn’t contact the business or financial institution.  \n• A deadline for contact, along with contact information for the business or financial institution.  \nFor more information about due diligence, or if you’d like to use our sample due diligence letter, see our Due Diligence Notification (PDF) .  \nDue Diligence Notification  \n Stay tuned for next quarter’s newsletter for mo","cbCaio0r8KaOPyrf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio0r8KaOPyrf","pdf",429915,"English","# Tips to Prevent Property From Becoming Unclaimed\n## Update contact information\n## Keep accounts active\n## Cash or deposit checks promptly\n## Keep a list of financial accounts\n# The Results Are In: Great Iowa Treasure Hunt\n## Blooming with names\n## Tagging unlisted names\n# Attention Business Owners: Reporting Season and Due Diligence\n## Required annual review and notifications\n## Due diligence letter timing and contents\n## Sample due diligence notification","[{\"question\":\"How can individuals prevent their property from becoming unclaimed in Iowa?\",\"answer\":\"Update mailing address, email, and phone numbers with every business where you hold an account. 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