There is no financial risk and no out-of-pocket cost to the client. Backed by decades of experience, the professionals at Jupiter Asset Recovery are equipped to provide the expertise required to recover tax deed surplus funds. Fees are only paid upon successful recovery.
Our recovery process is driven by advanced research software and proven
investigative tools. We carefully locate and verify all necessary parties, including
heirs, through detailed review of public records and supporting documentation.
County offices control and hold surplus funds but do not actively locate or assist
entitled parties. We fill that gap through lawful recovery efforts and ongoing
coordination with county clerks, county attorneys, and related offices.
Our experience, reputation, and professional relationships let us monitor each claim through recovery. With ongoing communication with county offices and involved parties, we stay informed from filing to disbursement.
When a property is sold at a Florida tax deed auction, the sale proceeds first pay the unpaid property taxes, interest, fees, and other government costs. If the property sells for more than the amount owed, the remaining money is called surplus funds. These funds are typically held by the county and may be claimed by eligible parties.
Surplus funds are generally distributed to former property owners and certain lienholders who had a legal interest in the property at the time of the tax deed sale. Determining who is legally entitled to the funds can require reviewing the title history, mortgages, judgments, and other recorded interests.
Determining who is entitled to surplus funds often requires reviewing public records and the property’s title history to identify the proper claimant and preparing the documentation needed to submit a claim.. In many cases, multiple parties may claim the same funds. Our team investigates the property history, prepares the necessary documents, and works through the claim process so you can recover funds you may not have known existed.
Our services are provided on a contingency basis, which means there are no upfront costs and no out-of-pocket expenses for you.
We advance all costs associated with researching the claim, preparing documents, and pursuing the recovery. Our fee is paid as a percentage of the funds recovered, and only after the funds are successfully obtained on your behalf.
If no funds are recovered, you owe us nothing. This means there is no financial risk to you, and you never have to pay out of pocket to pursue the claim.
The timeline can vary depending on the county and the circumstances of the claim.
Under § 197.582, Florida Statutes, the county is required to hold surplus funds for at least 120 days after a tax deed sale to allow lienholders and other interested parties time to submit claims. After this claim period expires, the clerk reviews the claims and determines how the funds should be distributed. After the claim period expires, the Clerk of Court reviews the claims and has up to 90 days to determine the proper distribution of the funds.
In practice, the total timeframe can vary by county and on a case-by-case basis. Some claims may be resolved shortly after the clerk’s review period, while others may take longer if there are competing claims, title issues, or if the matter must be resolved by the court.
Our team monitors the process, prepares the necessary documentation, and works with the clerk or the court to help ensure the claim is processed as efficiently as possible.
Yes. Individuals are permitted to file a claim directly with the county clerk.
However, determining who is entitled to surplus funds often requires reviewing property and title records, identifying all parties who may have a potential claim, and preparing the documentation required by the clerk or court. In some cases, multiple parties may assert claims to the same surplus funds.
A helpful way to think about it is similar to filing your own taxes. Many people are able to prepare and file their taxes themselves, but others choose to work with a professional to help review the records, prepare the paperwork, and handle any issues that may arise.
Our team assists by researching the property history, identifying potential claimants, and preparing the documentation needed to pursue the claim.
Florida law provides that lienholders must file a claim for surplus funds within 120 days after the Notice of Surplus is mailed. If they fail to do so, they may lose their right to the funds.
However, former property owners and their heirs are not subject to the same 120-day deadline. If no timely lienholder claims are filed, the surplus funds may be distributed to the former owner of record at the time of the tax deed sale.
If the funds are not claimed for an extended period of time, they may eventually be transferred to the Florida Unclaimed Property program maintained by the Department of Financial Services, where they can still be claimed later.
These procedures are governed by § 197.582, Florida Statutes, which outlines how surplus funds from tax deed sales are distributed.
No. Tax deed surplus funds are a matter of public record, and the recovery process is governed by Florida law, including § 197.582, Florida Statutes. Our company researches tax deed sales and identifies individuals who may be entitled to funds held by the county.
We understand that people are often cautious when contacted about unclaimed funds. To help give you peace of mind, we encourage you to do your own research before working with us. We are proud to maintain an A+ rating, and we are happy to provide references from prior clients who have successfully recovered funds with our assistance.
You can also independently verify the existence of surplus funds by contacting the Clerk of Court in the county where the tax deed sale occurred.
Our goal is to help individuals recover funds they may not have known existed, and our services are provided on a contingency basis with no upfront costs or financial risk to you.
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Our fee for recovering funds for you is contingent upon the recovery of the funds.
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