(1)    In each case of termination of receivership as provided in s. 813.28, the court, except in cases where the proceedings have been certified to the proper court under s. 813.26 (1), shall set aside the sum there named and direct its payment by the receiver, to the secretary of administration.

   (2)   The secretary of administration shall retain or invest the funds thus paid in.

   (3)   If at any time thereafter an absentee whose estate has been distributed under a final finding and judgment made as herein provided shall appear and make claim for reimbursement, the court may in a proceeding by the claimant against the secretary of administration order payment to the claimant as in its opinion may be fair and adequate under the circumstances.