Escheatment and Unclaimed Property: How Shareholder ...

Modern-day escheatment laws have their roots in English feudal laws, which dictated how land was returned to the crown. In the United States, escheatment laws similarly addressed tangible property such as real estate, but then grew in scope to include “intangible property” such as securities and dividends. Other types of intangible property include: > Unclaimed payroll checks > Dormant ... ................
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