When a property owner passes away before or after a sheriff sale, surplus funds may still be available — but only eligible heirs can claim them. This requires a process known as heirship research.

Heirship research involves identifying next‑of‑kin, confirming legal standing, and preparing the documentation needed to prove eligibility. This may include death certificates, family lineage records, affidavits of heirship, or probate documents.

Legacy Surplus Partners guides families through this process with care and accuracy. We help determine who is legally entitled to the funds and prepare the necessary paperwork to support the claim. Our goal is to ensure families receive the money their loved one left behind.