State Treasurer Steven Grossman says $61.3 million unclaimed property has been turned over to the state in the last six months.

The new list includes four accounts of more than $100,000, 19 accounts between $50,000 and $100,000 and more than 3,700 accounts of more than $1,000.

The state will release the names of the more than 50,000 individuals added to the unclaimed property list over the next two weeks.

Several celebrities, including Tom Brady, Chelsea Clinton, Gov. Deval Patick and U.S. Sen. Scott Brown have shown up on the list in the past, Grossman’s office said.

The treasury has also used eBay to auction about $1 million in unclaimed property.

Unclaimed property includes forgotten savings and checking accounts, un-cashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, dividends and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes. Accounts are considered "abandoned" after three years with no activity.

The state is holding $2 billion in trust until the rightful owners can be identified.

State Finds $61.3M In Unclaimed Property In Six Months

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