Escheat
The reversion of property to the state or county, as provided by state law, in cases where a decedent dies 
(without a will) and there are no heirs capable of inheriting or when the property is abandoned. In some states, bank accounts unused for more than seven years escheat to the government.
(without a will) and there are no heirs capable of inheriting or when the property is abandoned. In some states, bank accounts unused for more than seven years escheat to the government.