Mark Glover The whereabouts of a decedent’s heirs are sometimes unknown, and consequently some inheritances go unclaimed. Generally, most states regulate unclaimed inheritances by naming a custodian to safekeep the inheritance, and if the absent heir fails to claim it within a prescribed time, then the inheritance escheats to the state. Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0800 2f8590ac-13bc-4a39-a3e4-49e28a4dca5a