What to do when the person listed is deceased

Here is a sample of what may be needed to claim money listed under someone who is deceased:

Following is a quick checklist of documentation that must accompany your claim:

• Completed and signed affirmation page;
• Death certificate of the deceased owner or owners of the property;
• Copy of current photo identification for each heir;
• Proof of Social Security number for each heir;
• Proof associating the deceased owner with the last known address;
• Proof associating the deceased owner with the reporting company; and
• If probate of estate is open, the estate tax identification number and a copy of Currently Certified Letters Testamentary, dated within 6 months, appointing the executor or administrator of decedent's estate.

OR

If probate of the estate is closed, provide the estate tax identification number and a complete copy of the Court Ordered Distribution of the decedent's estate.

OR

If the distribution of the estate was not ordered by a court, provide a complete copy of the decedent's will and a completed Declaration Under Probate Code.

OR

Provide a complete copy of the Trust Agreement and a copy of a document with the trust tax identification number, such as a tax return or a bank statement.

OR

If no will or Trust Agreement is available, fill out the Declaration Under Probate Code and the Table of Heirship.

Many times your claim must be notarized if it is over $1000 or is for stock or mutual funds.