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Writer's pictureCherie House

Why a Limited Power of Attorney is Crucial

One of the key tools we use at Painted Sky Refund Recovery Experts to help you recover your funds is a Limited Power of Attorney (POA). This document allows us to handle the heavy lifting on your behalf, from tracking down the check to ensuring the funds are disbursed securely and efficiently.


Now, we understand that some people might be hesitant to sign a POA. There’s a common fear that this document gives us too much control over your finances. But that’s not the case at all. The Limited POA is just that—limited. It only grants us the authority to manage the specific tasks necessary to recover your funds. It’s designed to protect your interests and ensure that the process goes smoothly.


Without this POA, the process can become bogged down with delays and complications, which can put your recovery at risk. And considering that some of these funds have been sitting unclaimed for more than 10 years, time is of the essence. If you haven’t claimed them by now, it’s likely because the process isn’t as simple as it seems. That’s where we come in.


The Cost of Doing It Yourself

When people find out they have unclaimed funds, some may think, “I can do this myself and save money.” And while that’s an option, it’s important to know that going it alone can be more costly than it appears.


For instance, if you decide to hire an attorney instead, you might be told, "You know, you can do this yourself and save a lot of money." But what they might not mention is that they’ll take a 30-35% fee for their services, which could eat up a significant portion of your recovered funds.


In reality, the process of recovering unclaimed funds involves navigating a maze of legal and bureaucratic hurdles. Without the right experience, it’s easy to get lost or make mistakes that could jeopardize your claim. We’ve seen many people miss out on money that could have made a big difference in their lives, simply because they didn’t have the right help.


Our Process: A Step-by-Step Approach

At Painted Sky Refund Recovery Experts, our goal is to recover your funds and get them to you as quickly and securely as possible. Here’s how we do it:

  1. Contingency Agreement: We start by securing a signed contingency agreement that outlines the split between you and our agency. We only get paid when you get paid, ensuring that our interests are aligned with yours.

  2. Signing the Limited Power of Attorney (if no attorney is involved): If you choose to proceed without hiring an attorney, a Limited POA is signed, allowing us to act on your behalf. This step is crucial to ensure that the funds are handled securely and efficiently.

  3. Handling the Funds: Once the check is written to our agency, we deposit the funds and hold them until the check clears. After that, we disburse the agreed-upon amount to you and our agency, as specified in the contingency agreement.

  4. Attorney Involvement (if chosen): If you choose to involve an attorney, the fees will likely increase. Most of the fee is for the work we had done before contacting you. And if you choose to use an attorney WITHOUT us, they'll have to start that process all over because those files are ours.



  1. The agency holding the funds will write the check to the attorney, who will then disburse the funds according to the terms of the contingency agreement.

Your Decision, Your Trust

At the end of the day, it’s your decision whether to proceed with our services. You need to consider whether you want to take the risk of doing it alone or trust a team with the experience and integrity to handle the process for you. At Painted Sky Refund Recovery Experts, we’ve built our reputation on transparency and reliability. We want you to feel confident and comfortable with your decision because the only thing you stand to lose is this opportunity.

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