From dormant accounts at Inland Revenue to the funds of deregistered companies — we know where unclaimed money sits in New Zealand, and how to get it back.
| Asset Category | Where It Comes From | Who Can Claim | Typical Holding |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRD Unclaimed Money | Dormant bank accounts, unpaid wages, insurance proceeds, solicitor trust balances — transferred under the Unclaimed Money Act 1971 | The person named, or their estate/heirs if deceased | Inland Revenue (20-year limit) |
| Treasury Bona Vacantia | Ownerless property, funds of deregistered companies, disclaimed estates | Former company, its shareholders, or the Crown | The Treasury — Legal Team |
| Deregistered Company Assets | Bank balances and assets of companies removed from the Companies Register | Company shareholders & directors | Banks, solicitors, Treasury |
| Estate & Inheritance Funds | Unclaimed estate surpluses, life insurance bonds, superannuation death benefits | Executors, administrators, beneficiaries | Public Trust, insurers, banks |
| Court & Judgment Funds | Unclaimed court deposits, judgment surpluses, compensation funds | Parties to the proceedings or their heirs | Ministry of Justice |
| Corporate & Trust Balances | Solicitor trust accounts, dividends, membership funds, unclaimed rebates | Beneficiaries and creditors | Law firms, companies, societies |
You changed banks, moved, or forgot an old account. Or you're the heir of someone who did. We find what's in your name — or your family's.
Closed a company? Sold a business? There may still be funds in old accounts, trust balances or dividends that were never collected.
Administering an estate? We search for life insurance policies, bank balances, share entitlements and other assets the estate may not know about.
A free assessment takes minutes — and could uncover thousands of dollars.
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