Michigan HB 6421 – Passes the Senate with Proposed
Reductions in Unclaimed Property Dormancy Period

Posted on Friday, 24th September 2010 by Keane Unclaimed Property Team

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Michigan’s new reporting bill, HB 6421 – introduced on September 8th, passed the Senate yesterday, September 23rd, 2010 with a solid vote of 461 to 36. It has been ordered to be enrolled for the Governor’s desk. For your reading convenience, details are summarized below: Read More »

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Quick Guide: New York Escheat & Unclaimed Property Laws

Posted on Tuesday, 14th September 2010 by Keane Unclaimed Property Team

Are you interested in learning some of the key concepts of New York escheat and unclaimed property laws? Have a specific question about reporting, auditing or compliance?

This page gives you key information pertaining to New York State escheat laws including reporting & compliance. Read More »

Posted in: Abandoned Property, Abandoned Property Law, Dormancy Periods, Escheat Law, Escheatment, State Escheatment, Unclaimed Property, Unclaimed Property Law, Unclaimed Property Reporting | Comments (0)

California Escheat & Unclaimed Property Laws

Posted on Friday, 10th September 2010 by Keane Unclaimed Property Team

Looking for information on unclaimed property & escheat law in California? This post will point you in the right direction with some general facts & knowledge about California unclaimed property law. If at the end, you still have questions or would like guidance pertaining to your specific situation, contact an unclaimed property expert at (800) 848-8896 or by filling out this contact form on our website.

Other California Unclaimed Property blogs include:

California Escheatment At A Glance

With an eye-opening 6.1 billion dollars in unclaimed property, the State of California has in its possession a substantial chunk of tangible and/or intangible property that you’ve likely turned over year after year. John Chiang, the Controller for the State of California, is the state’s fiscal officer responsible for, among other tasks, overseeing that 6.1 billion—and trying to return the property to its legal owner or heir. Read More »

Posted in: Abandoned Property, Abandoned Property Law, Escheat Law, Escheatment, State Escheatment, Unclaimed Property, Unclaimed Property Compliance, Unclaimed Property Law, Unclaimed Property Reporting | Comments (0)

Unclaimed Property and its Relevance to Investor Relations

Posted on Wednesday, 8th September 2010 by Keane Unclaimed Property Team

Unclaimed property impacts and affects almost every aspect of the financial world – from accounts payable to accounting to investor relations. While on the surface it may not seem that unclaimed property directly involves the IRO; it does in fact have an impact when looked at more closely. Recently, Dorothy Flynn, CEO of Keane Unclaimed Property, wrote an article for IR Alert about the two major reasons why those in the investor relations function should pay attention to unclaimed property. Read More »

Posted in: Abandoned Property, Abandoned Property Law, Dormant Stock Accounts, Unclaimed Property, Unclaimed Property Compliance, Unclaimed Property Law | Comments (0)

Quick Guide: Arizona Escheat & Unclaimed Property Laws

Posted on Thursday, 2nd September 2010 by Keane Unclaimed Property Team

Are you interested in cost risks of unclaimed property compliance in Arizona?

Here you will find valuable knowledge pertaining to Arizona State escheat and unclaimed property laws.

Should there be a specific question that we fail to answer here, we’re ready and willing to provide our insight.  To submit your inquiry and get more information, fill out this brief form below or get in touch directly with the Arizona Unclaimed Property Unit.

Aspects of Arizona Unclaimed Property and Escheatment Law

Listed here are several aspects of Arizona unclaimed property and escheatment law to keep in mind in order to avoid interest and penalties: Read More »

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