Who may apply for unclaimed money
27 Who may apply for unclaimed money
A person who claims to be entitled to an amount of unclaimed money may apply to the public trustee and guardian for payment of the amount.
The public trustee and guardian may, in writing, require the applicant to give the public trustee and guardian more information or documents that the public trustee and guardian reasonably needs to decide the application.
Examples—information or documents
1 birth certificate, citizenship certificate, driver licence or other proof of identification
2 rates notice, electricity bill or other proof of place of residence
3 evidence of entitlement to amount claimed
If the applicant does not comply with a requirement under subsection (2), the public trustee and guardian may refuse to consider the application.
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