Madison Office - 120 North Henry Street, Madison WI 53703-2559 - (608) 264-5178
Eau Claire Office - 500 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire WI 54701 - (715) 839-2980
UNCLAIMED FUNDS (as of September 15, 2008)
What are Unclaimed Funds?
In Chapter 7, 13, or 12 cases, the trustee pays any unclaimed funds into the court,
along with the names and addresses of those entitled to receive the funds.
This information has been made available through the links below.
Browse through the Unclaimed Funds listings by business name or last name.
Upon providing full proof of the right to funds held by the Court, a claimant may obtain
an order directing disbursement of unclaimed funds. 28 U.S.C. ยง 2042.
All claims should have proper documentation as required for executing the affidavit for
reimbursement. These should include at the least the following documents:
A properly completed Petition to Claim Unclaimed Funds (see link above) or a motion to release funds.
Official notice must also be provided to the United States Attorney's Office of the intention to claim funds
(for example, a copy of the Petition to Claim Unclaimed Funds form required in step one).
Evidence of proper authority, in the form of an acceptably completed original power of
attorney by the signer(s) or claimant(s) requesting release of the funds. (only if applicable)
Photocopy of photo identification such as driver.s license or passport of claimant(s).
Letter of administration or probated will. (only if applicable)
Corporate documents (if applicable) showing proof of ownership of funds through
amendment, merger, or dissolution and proper authority to act in behalf of the corporation. (only if applicable)
Federal tax identification number or social security number(s) of claimant(s).
Mail completed claims to:
United States Bankruptcy Court
Western District of Wisconsin
PO Box 548
Madison, WI 53701-0548
United States Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Wisconsin
Eau Claire Office
500 South Barstow Street, Suite 100
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2980
Madison Office
120 North Henry St, Suite 340
Madison, WI 53703-2559
(608) 264-5178
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays.
