Pure contingency. State-capped. Nothing hidden.
We only get paid when you do. Our fee is set by your state's surplus funds statute and disclosed in writing before you sign anything.
No retainer, no filing fee, no "research" charge. You pay literally nothing until the court releases your funds.
Nationwide recovery. Every state has its own statute and fee cap — we follow the one that applies to your case.
Our fee is set at or below your state's statutory cap (see table below) and disclosed in writing before you sign.
A real example (Florida, 12% cap)
| Surplus held by court | $47,500.00 |
| Our fee (12% cap, Fla. Stat. § 45.033) | – $5,700.00 |
| Court filing fees (estimated, pass-through) | – $401.00 |
| You receive | $41,399.00 |
Actual fees depend on the recovered amount and county-specific filing costs. All fees are itemized on your closing statement.
Statutory fee caps by state
Most states cap what a surplus recovery firm can legally charge. Our fee never exceeds the statutory cap.
| State | Statutory cap | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12% (assignment) | Fla. Stat. § 45.033 |
| California | 10% | Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1255.310 |
| Texas | Reasonable — court approved | Tex. Prop. Code § 34.04 |
| Georgia | 10% | O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5 |
| New York | 15% | N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. § 1361 |
| Ohio | 1/3 (33%) | Ohio Rev. Code § 4735.13 |
| Illinois | 10% | 35 ILCS 200/22-95 |
| Arizona | Reasonable, court approved | A.R.S. § 33-812 |
| Nevada | 10% or $5,000 (greater) | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 361.610 |
| All others | Varies — disclosed in writing | State surplus statutes |
Caps are for general reference and may change. Always confirm the current statute or consult an attorney. We are not a law firm.
Included in our fee
- • County records research & docket pull
- • Drafting the Motion to Disburse Surplus
- • Identifying & serving junior lienholders
- • Filing all paperwork with the clerk of court
- • Appearing at disbursement hearings if required
- • Wire/check disbursement & full accounting
Not included (pass-through cost)
- • Court filing fees set by the clerk (typically $200-$450)
- • Notary fees if required for the Affidavit of Identity
- • Outside attorney costs if the case becomes contested
- • Probate filing fees for heir-claim cases
All pass-through costs are itemized on your closing statement and deducted from the recovery — never billed to you out of pocket.