<prompt> Human: I posted this in rlegaladvice with no luck. I have shortened my explanation for clarity. Original post here: I live in MA, and found I have two unclaimed shares of MCD. If I send in the correct forms I can get 115 in cash for each share. My question is why isnt it worth closer to the current price of MCD? 158 Also, is it possible to claim the stock, or do I have to take cash? And lastly, this stock had a good amount of dividends paid out over the last 16 years, is this accounted for somehow?I understand this is free money to me and I am grateful. I just want to understand this process a bit better. Thanks  <response>: I believe that unclaimed shares are sold and the money is turned over to the state at the point that the unclaimed laws take effect.The same is true of unclaimed bank accounts. They are cashed out no more interest earned and turned over to the state at their current value. 