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Learn how excess and surplus funds work, who may be eligible, and how to claim money owed after foreclosure or tax sales in Georgia. Browse our guides below.

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DeKalb County Excess Funds Recovery

Excess Funds Recovery – DeKalb County
October 01, 2025•1 min read

DeKalb County Excess Funds Recovery – What Homeowners Should Know

If you or your family lost a home in DeKalb County, Georgia, you may still be owed money. When a property is sold at a foreclosure or tax auction for more than the debt owed, the balance is known as excess funds (or surplus funds).

Former homeowner in DeKalb County recovering foreclosure surplus funds with legal assistance

These funds belong to the former homeowner or their heirs. Unfortunately, claiming them isn’t always simple. The county requires legal filings, probate work, and strict deadlines. Many homeowners either miss out or get buried in the process.

At Loch Family Asset Recovery Group, we make recovering these funds simple and stress-free.

  • ✅No upfront costs– We cover legal + probate fees

  • ✅We only get paid if funds are recovered

  • ✅We handle the entire process– filings, probate, deadlines, disputes

  • ✅Local experience in DeKalb County

    Loch Family Asset Recovery Group team handling probate filings for DeKalb County tax sale surplus funds

FAQ

Who can claim funds in DeKalb County?
Former homeowners, heirs, or representatives of an estate.

Do I have to pay legal or probate fees?
No — Loch Family covers all costs. You never pay out of pocket.

How long do I have to claim?
In Georgia, generally up to 5 years. But waiting can complicate recovery.

Attorney reviewing DeKalb County court documents for excess funds recovery claim

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Tommy Loch

Written by Tommy Loch, owner of Loch Family Asset Recovery Group. Tommy is dedicated to helping Georgia families recover surplus and excess funds from tax sales and foreclosures. With years of experience navigating county and probate systems, he ensures clients never pay upfront fees—Loch Family covers all costs and only gets paid when funds are successfully recovered.

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