Change of Ownership
For required documents, delivery methods and additional information, please select the item to expand below:
Transfer Due to Death
Required Documents:
- Letter of instruction signed by the executor, beneficiary, administrator, personal representative or other court appointed authorized signer, including capacity with a Medallion Signature Guarantee
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Completed New Account Application
OR
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Change of Registration form with MSG (529 accounts only)
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Completed New Account Application
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Affidavit of Domicile
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Inheritance Tax Waiver (where applicable by State requirements)
Delivery Methods:
Additional Information:
- Letter of instruction needs to include:
- Fund and Account number
- Signer's capacity should be included
- Name of deceased and or name of estate
- Detailed instructions what needs to be done
- Date of death
Add Joint Account Owner
Required Documents:
- Completed new Account application with MSG signed by all owners with letter or instructions
OR
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Change of registration form with MSG for both owners and W9 for new owner being added
Delivery Methods:
Additional Information:
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If W9 is used in place for Change of registration form then new owner's Date of birth is also needed.
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If new account application has an MSG, letter of instruction does not need MSG
Remove Joint Account Owner
Required Documents:
- Completed New Account Application with MSG from all owners and Letter of instruction
OR
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Change of registration form with MSG for both owners
Delivery Methods:
Additional Information:
- If new account application has an MSG, letter of instruction does not need MSG
UGMA / UTMA 529 Minor Reached Age of Majority Former Minor or Custodian Acting
Required Documents:
- Letter of instruction signed by the custodian or former minor.
- Completed New Account Application.
Delivery Methods:
- Fax
Additional Information:
- Letter of instruction needs to include:
- Fund and Account number
- State the child is no longer a minor and Date of Birth
- Signed by the former custodian or former minor