Money the State of California is holding for you — found and returned.

Every year the California State Controller takes in unclaimed property — forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, securities, refunds — reported in the names of people and businesses who never learned it was there. Mainstay Recovery locates it, files the claim, and walks it through to payment.

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No cost unless your property is recovered.

Who we areA private locator — not the government, not a law firm

Mainstay Recovery is operated by Nick Soman, a private unclaimed-property locator based in California. I am not an attorney, and I am not affiliated with the State of California or any government agency. I review the public records published by the State Controller's Office, identify property that appears to belong to you or your business, and reach out to let you know.

What we doWe do the legwork; you stay in control

Locate & verifyWe confirm the property reported in your name and what it appears to be worth.
Prepare & file the claimWe assemble the documentation the State requires and submit it on your behalf.
Coordinate the processWe handle correspondence with the State Controller through to payment.
Connect you with counsel where neededWhen a claim involves an estate or probate, we coordinate with a probate attorney. We do not give legal advice or charge for an attorney's work.

How we're paidContingency only — capped by California law

up front. You owe nothing unless the property is recovered.

≤10%

maximum fee of the amount recovered — the cap set by Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1582.

In writing

the holder, the value, and the exact fee are set out in a written agreement for your signature before any work begins.

You can also do this yourself, for free.

This property belongs to you whether or not you use a locator. You can search for and claim it at no cost directly through the California State Controller's Office at claimit.ca.gov or by calling 800‑992‑4647. We earn a fee only when our work saves you the time and effort of doing it on your own.

Get in touchTalk it through — no obligation

Call or email and I'll help you confirm, at no cost, whether the property is real and yours.

Nick Soman

Phone 707-234-5671

Email nick@mainstayrecovery.com