What are surplus funds?
In Connecticut, surplus funds are the excess proceeds remaining after a tax sale when the property sells for more than the taxes owed.

At Thomas Overage Solutions, LLC, we specialize in recovering unclaimed surplus funds from tax and foreclosure sales. With millions of dollars in excess proceeds left unclaimed each year, we are committed to reuniting this money with its rightful owners. Our contingency-based approach ensures that you pay nothing unless we successfully recover funds for you. Based in Vernon, Connecticut, we provide transparent and ethical and effective assistance to property owners and heirs throughout the state. In addition to helping families recover lost funds, we assist individuals and small businesses in finding the capital they need to grow, buy, or recover what they own — including access to high-quality commercial lending and funding partners.
• Connecticut-based company serving property owners statewide
• Focused specifically on tax sale and foreclosure surplus recovery
• No upfront fees — we only get paid if funds are recovered
• Assistance with heirs, estates, and complex ownership cases
• Attorney coordination when required
Learn more about Connecticut surplus funds and how to claim them
In Connecticut, surplus funds may exist when a property sells at a tax sale for more than the taxes owed
In Connecticut, surplus funds are the excess proceeds remaining after a tax sale when the property sells for more than the taxes owed.
If your property was sold at auction due to delinquency, you might be entitled to any remaining funds after all debts.
We operate on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay us if we successfully recover funds for you.
The recovery timeline can vary, but we strive to make it as efficient as possible for you.
No, there are no upfront fees for our services. You owe nothing unless we recover money for you.
After a property sells at tax sale, Connecticut law provides a limited period in which surplus funds may be claimed. If funds remain unclaimed after this period, they may eventually be transferred to the state.
Yes. If a property owner has passed away, heirs or estate representatives may still have the right to claim surplus funds generated from a tax sale or foreclosure. Proper documentation may be required depending on the situation. To understand how surplus funds are generated, visit our Connecticut Surplus Funds Lookup page.
If surplus funds are not claimed within the allowed time period, they may be transferred to the state as unclaimed property. This can make recovery more complex and time-sensitive.
In many cases, heirs or estate representatives can pursue surplus funds after a property owner passes away. Documentation such as probate records or estate authorization may be required.
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