[AnchorAlumna]

Since I have gone through my dad's death, then my mom's, and now my father-in-law's, and dealt with settling estates, I do check the state treasurer's website at least once a year. My parents had several little bank accounts in two or three states (including North Carolina) over the years, so I try to check to see if anything turns up. The only thing so far was a small utility refund due a cousin.

But I'd check with the state treasurer's official site, and beware of any other offers to "help" you. You may not need a lawyer - just the proper documentation such as power of attorney, will, death certificate.

EDITING to correct "secretary of state" to "state treasurer." The link on the Alabama state treasurer's site leads to "moneyquestalabama.com" which is, to my knowledge, legit.