Florida surplus claims
Tax Deed & Foreclosure Surplus
Identifying entitlement, addressing competing claims, and pursuing release of surplus proceeds.
When a forced sale produces funds above the debt and costs.
Surplus proceeds may remain after a tax deed sale or mortgage foreclosure sale. The former owner, lienholders, heirs, an estate, or other interested parties may have claims depending on the type of sale, the relevant dates, and the legal priority of the interests involved.
The Rashtanov Law Firm, P.L. represents claimants in administrative and court proceedings throughout Florida. The firm has assisted clients in recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars in surplus funds.
Surplus representation may involve
- Reviewing the sale, title, and court records
- Identifying eligible claimants and competing interests
- Preparing and prosecuting a claim for disbursement
- Responding to objections or competing claims
- Addressing assignments and lien priority
- Coordinating probate or summary administration when the owner is deceased
- Resolving heirship, estate, or title issues affecting payment
Deadlines and procedures differ between tax deed and foreclosure matters. Prompt review helps preserve options and avoid avoidable delay.