When California counties sell tax-defaulted properties for more than the taxes owed, the surplus belongs to the former owner. Most never find out. Proceeds Navigator changes that.
County notices go to the last known address. If the former owner moved after a tax default, that notice sits in someone else's mailbox.
Filing requires proof of interest, supporting documentation, and navigating county-specific forms and deadlines. Most people don't know where to start.
One year from the tax deed recording. Miss that deadline and the money reverts to the county general fund. Gone permanently.
Auction results live across dozens of county websites in different formats. No central source, no standard structure, no alerts.
Automated monitoring of county auction results to surface excess proceeds opportunities as they appear.
Every lead is scored across five dimensions: source reliability, proceeds existence, claimant traceability, complexity, and deadline urgency.
Identify and contact the rightful claimants. Former owners and lienholders who don't know they have money waiting.
Guide clients through claim preparation and documentation, ensuring every filing meets county requirements.
"Any person or entity who acts on behalf of any party of interest with respect to filing a claim for excess proceeds shall submit proof that the party of interest has been advised of their right to file a claim on their own behalf directly with the county at no cost."California Revenue & Taxation Code §4675(c)
Proceeds Navigator is how Golden State Claimant Advisors turns scattered county data into recovered funds for the people who earned them.