Frequently Asked Questions

You Asked, We Answer

• ​Where is this money coming from?
  • ​There are primarily two sources of funds that Capital Research & Recovery identifies and recovers on behalf of clients: unclaimed assets and unclaimed incentives. 
• What is the difference between unclaimed assets and unclaimed incentives?
  • Unclaimed assets generally consist of old accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten judgments, forgotten returns, and undelivered inventory.  Unclaimed incentives are generally governmental grants, entitlements, and incentive programs which you qualify for, but did not take use. They are usually earmarked for you, but unclaimed. Unclaimed benefits represent the large portion of our business. 
• How can I be certain that this is legitimate?
  • Your caution is understood. Capital Research & Recovery, LLC is a locally owned company operated by an experienced attorney.  We encourage you to have your attorney or accountant contact us to discuss our service. Our reference list speaks volumes. We have represented Fortune 500 companies and real estate owners from around the globe. 
• How can I possibly not be aware of any unclaimed funds or not aware of any such incentive program?
  • Funds can become unclaimed for a multitude of reasons, many of which have nothing to do with the owner.  Now that we know that these funds exist, we are in a position to recover them for you.  This is good news, not bad news. Incentive programs, while well-intentioned, are not well advertised and missed by the most qualified of business investors and lawyers. Capital Research & Recovery, LLC began this business because a legal client missed obtaining a sizable cash entitlement. 
• Why is this the first time that I am notified about these unclaimed funds?
  • Organizations holding unclaimed funds are not always required to locate and notify the Owners of them. Accordingly, it is highly unlikely that you will be able to recover the unclaimed funds without our help. 
• Are any of the funds Income Tax related? Property Tax related?
  • No. These funds are not related to any property taxes, income taxes, abandoned property, forgotten bonds, or missed rent payments. 
• Is the information I provide confidential?
  • Yes. The information you provide us allows us to double check our research and verify that you are the proper party entitled to the funds.  The information you provide is exchanged only with the agency holding the funds, it is not subject to any FOIA nor made available to the public. Strict confidence is assured.
• What information will I need to provide? 
  • ​​Depending on the nature of the recovery, documents generally include miscellaneous proof of ownership and identity, a consent authorizing us to proceed and a simple affidavit.
• ​What if we have received these funds already?
  • Good for you. Show us proof and we say our goodbyes.  
• ​How are you paid?
  • ​We work on a contingency basis only, taking a percentage of the recovery as our fee. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing. We pay all expenses relative to your recovery. 
• How long will it take to recover my funds? 
  • Depending on the nature of the recovery, it may take between 3 to 9 months to perfect your recovery. We are not paid until after you are paid. 
• ​How do I know when you recover funds on my behalf? 
  • The check comes payable to you, not to us. Your endorsement is needed on any recovery we obtain. Unlike other companies, we do not request any authority to execute any draft on your behalf. This insures that you are made aware of every recovery we obtain.
• Why can't you identify the funds before I hire you? 
  • We invest countless hours researching and qualifying owners for these incentives.  When we are successful in identifying funds or qualifying an owner for a benefit, we identify and recovery these funds for a fee. This is our business.
• ​What do you need from me to begin?
  • We need you to call us or have your attorney call us.