TOPEKA – As a part of the Treasurer’s “Unclaimed Property Returns” tour Treasurer Estes and staff members traveled throughout Kansas talking about and searching for Kansan’s unclaimed property. Treasurer Estes pledged to visit all 105 counties in his first year in office and is proud to announce the fulfillment of that promise. So far in 2011 65,913 claims totaling $14,433,929 have been returned to Kansans.

“In this economy everyone could use a little help and we feel it is important to be sure that these resources get back to the rightful owners. The Unclaimed Property Returns tour was a wonderful opportunity for us to connect Kansans with cash and property currently being held by our office.” Estes explained.

Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes’ office is currently safeguarding over $230 million worth of unclaimed property for their rightful owners or their heirs.

Unclaimed property includes inactive savings and checking accounts, uncashed checks, stock shares and bonds, dividend checks, insurance proceeds, mineral royalties and utility deposits.

In addition to cash, stocks and bonds, safe deposit boxes are also turned over to the State Treasurer’s office. There are currently over 15,000 safe deposit box properties on file. Approximately 600 new boxes are turned over to the treasurer’s office each year.

“I am proud to offer one of the most vital functions the treasurer’s office provides directly to people in their towns.” stated Estes “ In today’s world with all the scams out there it is important to be able to explain the program face to face in an environment Kansans can trust.”.

Making a claim is free and easy. There are no fees involved in searching for or claiming cash and property. To search, a last name is required and a first name is recommended.

Kansans wishing to search for their unclaimed property may call the State Treasurer’s office at 1-800-432-0386 or by logging on to www.KansasCash.com.