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Searching for Treasure

UD's Gift Planning Team is proud to share charitable giving resources like this to help all our Blue Hens and friends make the most of their money. If you have and questions or want to discuss gift planning options, reach out at 302-831-3822 or giftplanning@udel.edu.

During the probate process, attorneys may search for outstanding funds owed to the estate. Why not claim that money now?

The following sites can help locate your own hidden treasure that’s just waiting to be found!

National Association of State Treasurers

www.missingmoney.com

Search for unclaimed assets like uncashed checks from banks, insurance companies, and municipalities.

National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, a network of the National Association of State Treasurers

www.unclaimed.org/search

Search for unclaimed property and assets by state.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

www.treasuryhunt.gov

Locate unpaid savings bonds.

U.S. Department of Labor

www.lostandfound.dol.gov

A “lost and found” database of unpaid retirement savings.

FDIC

www.closedbanks.fdic.gov/funds

For money left at a failed FDIC-insured bank.

National Credit Union Administration

www.ncua.gov

For funds left at a failed credit union.

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Estate Planning in a New Tax Landscape: What Retirees Should Know Now

If you've put off updating your estate plan because you were waiting to see what Washington would do, you can stop waiting. The federal estate tax exemption was on track to be cut roughly in half at the end of 2025. That cliff has been avoided.
Volunteer Shout-Outs - September 2026

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations relies on a team of dedicated Blue Hen volunteers to strengthen the connections between alumni, students and the University through a variety of programs and events. Volunteers' many contributions include planning and helping to lead regional, affinity and reunion events, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities to students and serving as proud ambassadors of UD.
The Next Wave of Researchers

Using support from the Mariners Fund, the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment hosted a symposium for students to share their research with a broader audience.