We understand that being contacted unexpectedly about potential funds can raise questions. Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
1. Why did Yoemen Asset Recovery contact me?
Our research indicates that surplus funds may be connected to you or to a property you previously owned or had an interest in.
We contact potential claimants to explain what we've identified, answer questions, and determine whether we may be able to assist with the recovery process.
Being contacted does not guarantee that you are entitled to the funds. Eligibility must be established through the applicable claim process.
2. How do I know Yoemen Asset Recovery is legitimate?
We understand why an unexpected call or letter about money may make you cautious. We encourage you to ask questions and verify who you're working with before making a decision.
If you've received a call, letter, email, or voicemail from someone representing Yoemen Asset Recovery, you can verify the communication by contacting us directly using the phone number or email address published on this website.
Yoemen Asset Recovery is an independent private company. We are not a government agency.
3. What are surplus funds or excess proceeds?
When a property is sold through a tax sale or foreclosure, the sale may generate more money than is needed to satisfy taxes, debts, costs, and other applicable obligations.
The remaining amount may be referred to as surplus funds, excess proceeds, excess funds, or overages.
Depending on the circumstances, some or all of those funds may be available to the former property owner, heirs, or other legally entitled parties.
4. How did you find me?
Yoemen Asset Recovery researches property, court, government, ownership, and other available records to identify potential claims and locate people who may have an interest in the funds.
Sometimes the connection is straightforward. Other situations may require additional research involving previous owners, family members, estates, businesses, or other parties.
5. Does being contacted mean the money definitely belongs to me?
No.
Our research may identify a potential connection between you and surplus funds, but additional documentation and review may be required to establish eligibility.
Ultimately, the court, government agency, trustee, or other entity responsible for the funds determines whether a claim is approved and how the funds are distributed.
6. Can I pursue the funds myself?
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, you may be able to pursue a claim on your own.
Yoemen Asset Recovery provides a service for people who prefer assistance researching the claim, gathering and organizing documentation, navigating the recovery process, and monitoring the claim through resolution.
There is no obligation to use our service simply because we contacted you.
7. What does it cost to work with Yoemen Asset Recovery?
There are no upfront fees for our contingency-based recovery services where that arrangement is permitted.
Our compensation is agreed to in writing before we begin and is based on a portion of funds successfully recovered, subject to applicable laws and requirements.
If a recovery is not successful, Yoemen does not earn a contingency recovery fee under that agreement.
8. What does Yoemen do during the recovery process?
We help research the potential claim, identify the appropriate recovery process, gather and organize required documentation, assist with claim preparation, and monitor the claim as it moves through the appropriate process.
Some claims are straightforward. Others may involve heirs, estates, multiple owners, liens, businesses, missing documentation, or other complications.
When legal services are necessary, an appropriately licensed attorney may be required.
9. How long does the recovery process take?
Recovery times vary depending on the jurisdiction, complexity of the claim, documentation required, and the court, government agency, trustee, or other entity responsible for reviewing the claim.
Some claims move relatively quickly while others take considerably longer.
We cannot guarantee a specific timeframe, but we keep our clients informed as the claim progresses.
10. What should I do if I've received a call or letter from Yoemen?
Start by visiting our Received a Call or Letter? page to learn more about why we may have contacted you and how to verify the communication.
If you'd like to speak with us, contact Yoemen Asset Recovery directly using the phone number or email address published on this website.
We'll explain what we've identified, answer your questions, and discuss the next steps if you choose to proceed.
There is no obligation simply to speak with us.