There are several steps you can take to prevent your property from being turned over to the State: Cash your dividend, interest, or refund checks promptly. Keep accurate records of all financial accounts and review them at least once a year. Maintain annual activity on accounts. Provide your financial institutions with a primary contact, secondary contact, or beneficiary contact name. Remain aware of your accounts. Respond promptly to notifications from the business or the State Controller's Office that your property may be transferred to the state if you do not contact the business within the stated time period.