What to do on the death of an investor The next steps 2025

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  2. Begin by filling in the deceased's details, including their full name and account number. This information is crucial for identifying the correct account.
  3. Select one of the options (A-E) that best describes what you wish to do with the investments. Each option has specific requirements, so ensure you read through them carefully.
  4. If applicable, provide details of beneficiaries and how you would like the sale proceeds divided among them. Use the percentage boxes provided.
  5. Complete any additional forms required based on your selected option, such as the Probate Closure Form or Small Balances Form, and attach any necessary documentation.
  6. Review all entered information for accuracy before submitting. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly to avoid delays.

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A beneficiary is the person or entity that you legally designate to receive your financial assets when you die. As an account owner, you have the authority to designate a beneficiary for your financial accounts.
This typically involves sending a copy of the death certificate and an application for re-registration to the transfer agent. State law, rather than federal law, governs the way securities may be registered in the names of their owners. In addition, brokerage firms may decide whether or not to offer TOD registration.
Estate of the Deceased (Estate). The financial institution (FI) may freeze the account until its transferred to the Estate. To facilitate the transfer, the FI may request a certified true copy of the Deceaseds Will and a Death Certificate.
When death occurs, the investments within these accounts are then sold and the beneficiary is paid the market value. If the beneficiary is a spouse or common law partner, they also have the option to keep the investments and have them transferred to their name.
The investors non-ISA investments will be transferred to either the personal representatives or, as instructed by the person who is the notifier of the death of the investor, after probate has been granted and proven or if the deceased investor holds a joint account, the investments will be transferred to the
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Complete the Probate Closure Form and select Option A to sell the investment(s). If you have not applied for Grant of Probate, please also complete either the Small Estates Form or the Small Balances Form (see page 04). Send the forms and any relevant documentation to us together with the Response Letter.
If you have stocks in a brokerage account, you can name one or more individuals as beneficiaries. This means that once you pass away, your beneficiaries will inherit the brokerage account in its entirety, including any stocks you held at the time of your death.

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