Money recovered years after her sister's death

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Five years ago a National City woman passed away while on vacation in the Philippines leaving behind thousands in a bank account. Our viewer sent NBC 7 Responds an envelope filled with documents that show how for more than two years, Maria Lucht tried to recover the money left in her sister’s bank account. It’s never easy talking about the…

It was Bank of America saying her account would be considered abandoned in 30 days because of lack of activity. The couple said it was not a lot of money involved but it was the principle, because they knew it ultimately would just go to the state; where it would stay at the controller’s office until it was claimed.

“It was so frustrating. I understand there are rules and laws that banks have to abide by and I thought we had so much proof other than this stuff from the embassy that I thought would be sufficient,” said Lucht. “I think that same day the bank called, and they said, oh you’re all set we’re going to send you the check,” said Lucht.

 

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