Going It Alone vs. Working With National Equity Agency

Speed: We file faster and get results quicker
Accuracy: Proper filings reduce chance of denial
Protection: We handle creditor objections and legal pushback
Peace of Mind: You’ll never have to call the court or chase the clerk

You can file a surplus funds claim on your own—but should you? Learn the key differences between handling the process alone and partnering with NEA to recover what’s owed to you in Indiana.

Do-It-Yourself vs. National Equity Agency

Task	Do-It-Yourself	With NEA
Researching Court Records	Manual, time-consuming, often confusing	We identify and verify surplus opportunities quickly
Understanding Filing Deadlines	Deadlines vary by county—easy to miss	We track deadlines and file immediately
Preparing Legal Motions	Must follow county rules—can be rejected	All documents prepared by our legal partners
Court Communication	You must track and respond to every update	We monitor and handle every court response
Cost	Potential court costs, legal help, time loss	15% flat fee only if we recover funds