Welcome
Did we discover your lost treasure?
Let us help you to reclaim funds
that are rightfully yours.
About Us
Our Mission
At Starfish Advocates, we discover
and recover funds owed individuals.
We guide you in navigating the complexities of getting what is rightfully yours.
Your Advocate
Eric Swindell has over 30 years professional experience aiding and educating others about process completion and protecting their interests.
If he has reached out to you, Eric is already uniquely positioned to help you claim your “lost treasure.”
Frequently Asked Questions
If you received a phone call or letter from us, it is because our audit identified unclaimed funds that appear to be owed to you.
We only reach out when we have reasonable evidence that you are the rightful party connected to a claim.
You are never obligated to move forward, but we encourage you to call so we can confirm the details.
Unfortunately, this situation is more common than most people realize.
Agencies holding unclaimed funds are not required to track down every beneficiary, and many of these
accounts are never posted online.
Without a third-party audit, most individuals would never know the funds existed.
Most individuals are never notified about these unclaimed funds because:
- The agency is not required to track down every beneficiary
- The accounts are not searchable online
- The information is often buried in complex public records
Our job is to locate the funds, verify eligibility, complete the required documentation, and guide you through the claim process from start to finish at no upfront cost.
You only pay if your claim is successful.
Our team regularly audits government agencies and public records databases to identify legally owed but unclaimed funds.
When an agency is holding money that has not been claimed within a required timeframe, we flag it and contact the rightful recipient.
We locate potential claimants through publicly available information, such as property records, probate filings, and verified online databases.
We do not purchase private data, and we never request sensitive information upfront.
Yes. We are a registered business that operates transparently:
- No upfront fees
- All details provided in writing
- You remain in control of every step
- You can verify our business information and address at any time
We encourage you to ask questions — transparency is part of our process.
In many cases, no. The agencies we audit do not list these specific accounts on public unclaimed fund websites, and the information is not easily accessible without specialized research.
You are absolutely welcome to check your state’s unclaimed property site — but if something appears there, it is not the claim we contacted you about.
Only what is strictly required by the government agency holding the funds.
We never request:
- Bank account numbers
- Social Security numbers over the phone
- Payments upfront
All information is handled securely and documented in writing.
We prioritize transparency and client security:
- All terms are provided in writing
- Notaries verify your identity in person
- No sensitive financial information is requested upfront
- You receive copies of every document submitted
- You owe nothing unless the claim pays out
Our entire process is built to make the experience safe, clear, and fully documented.
Once you speak with an agent and give verbal permission to begin, we schedule a time to review and sign the required documents.
These documents allow us to:
- Act on your behalf with the agency holding the funds
- Submit the necessary paperwork
- Track the status of your claim
All documentation is provided in writing, and you remain in control of every step.
We work on a contingency basis, meaning:
You pay nothing unless the funds are successfully recovered.
The percentage and terms are clearly stated in the agreement you review and sign before we begin.
No.
Starfish Advocates operates strictly on a contingency basis, meaning:
- No upfront fees
- No processing charges
- No risk to you if the claim is not successful
We only receive payment after the agency releases your funds.
After you review and sign the documents, we arrange a licensed local notary to meet you in person.
The notary verifies your signature, collects the paperwork, and returns it to our office by overnight delivery.
This ensures:
- Accuracy
- Security
- A verifiable chain of custody
- Compliance with agency requirements
We can disclose the exact amount and the specific agency once you sign the contingency fee agreement.
This protects both you and the advocacy, and ensures we only release verified information to the rightful party.
You will receive the full details in writing immediately after documentation is completed.
This mostly depends on the complexity of the claim and possibly repsonse time from others. Most claims take a few months depending on the agency’s workload and verification procedures.
You will receive updates and copies of all submitted documents.
Many government agencies only hold unclaimed funds for a limited window.
If no claim is filed in time, the money may be permanently absorbed by the government through a process called escheatment.
Starting the process promptly protects your right to recover what you are owed.
Call us at +1 (844) 646-0065!
Our team is here to explain the process, verify information, and ensure you feel confident and informed before moving forward.
Contact Us
23110 SR 54, SUITE 312
LUTZ, FL 33549
+1 (844) 646-0065
Starfish Advocates
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