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FAST CASH VS. PROBATE

TWO PATHS. TWO DIFFERENT TIMELINES

Surplus funds may be available after certain property-related sales when the sale generates more money than what was owed on the property. There are two common paths to claim these funds: a streamlined administrative process and a probate (court-involved) process. Which path may apply depends on ownership status, heirs, and county requirements. A Free Case Review helps clarify which general path could apply in your situation.

FAST CASH (STREAMLINED CASES)


  • The original owner is living
  • Ownership is clear and uncontested
  • No probate is required
  • County procedures allow direct claimant submissions
  • Process of refund (i.e. terms of refund, duration, payment details)
  • Contact details


What to expect:

  • Shorter timelines (varies by county)
  • Fewer documents
  • No court filings in many cases
  • Required in many heir situations


⚠️ Eligibility is determined by county rules and case details. No outcome is guaranteed.


PROBATE

If the property owner is deceased or multiple heirs are involved, probate or attorney involvement may be required before surplus funds can be released.

Common characteristics may include:


Atlantic Surplus Recovery is not a law firm. When legal action is needed, licensed attorneys may be involved.

  • Owner is deceased
  • Multiple heirs or unclear ownership
  • Court approval required
  • County requires probate documentation


What to expect:

  • Longer timelines
  • Court filings may be necessary
  • Attorney involvement when required
  • Some cases require probate or court involvement before any funds can be released. In those situations, timelines are controlled by the court, not by Atlantic Surplus Recovery.


Atlantic Surplus Recovery is not a law firm. When legal action is needed, licensed attorneys may be involved.


comparison

Fast Cash

Fast Cash

Fast Cash

  • Streamlined review
  • Fewer steps
  • Shorter timelines
  • Not available for all cases
  • Often weeks to a few months

Probate

Fast Cash

Fast Cash

  • Court-supervised process
  • More documentation
  • Longer timelines
  • Required in many heir situations
  • Often several months to over a year
     

WHAT YOU CAN DO NEXT

  • Gather the property address or the county and state related to the potential surplus funds, if known.
  • Submit a Free Case Review to learn which general path may apply to your situation.
  • Understand that eligibility, timelines, and requirements vary by county and case type.
  • Review the information provided and decide whether to proceed — participation is completely voluntary.

IMPORTANT NOTE

No two surplus fund cases are the same. Timelines, requirements, and outcomes vary by county, state, and case-specific factors. A free case review helps determine which general path may apply, but no result can be guaranteed.

NOT SURE WHICH APPLIES?

No two surplus fund cases are the same. Timelines, requirements, and outcomes vary by county, state, and case-specific factors. A free case review helps determine which general path may apply, but no result can be guaranteed.

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