Forgotten Funds, Lost Lives: The Escheatment Epidemic in America The world of finance can be complex, but it's astonishing how simple a mistake can lead to life altering consequences for many Americans. A recent $18.
5 million funding round raised by Eisen highlights the pressing issue of escheatment – the practice of reunifying abandoned assets with their rightful owners.
In theory, escheatment is designed to return lost funds to their owners.