INSTRUCTIONS
USE OF FORM – An unpaid creditor must complete this form to request payment of United States Securities and/or related
payments belonging to a decedent’s estate unless:
• A legal representative has been or will be appointed through the court.
• The estate will be settled in accordance with the law of the decedent’s domicile (such as Summary Administration,
Small Estates Act, Texas Muniment of Title, Louisiana Judgment of Possession, etc.).
• The debt has been barred by any applicable law.
• The total of all securities and/or related payments owned by the decedent as of the date of death exceeds
$100,000 redemption and/or par value.
• There is an individual entitled to the estate according to the law of the decedent’s domicile.
If any of these circumstances apply, do not complete this form. Instead, send the securities and all evidence and/or
documentation concerning the estate to the address shown in “WHERE TO SEND” on the last page of these instructions.
Upon review of the submission, we will provide additional instructions, if necessary.
If you need more space for any item, use a plain sheet of paper or make photocopies of the relevant section, and attach to
PART A – ESTATE INFORMATION
Provide the requested information regarding the decedent. If more than one deceased person is named on the securities,
provide the information for the person who died last.
Submit certified copies of the death certificates for all deceased
registrants.
Insert the following information:
• Decedent’s name
• Decedent’s Social Security Number
• Jurisdiction (state, district, or territory) of decedent’s last legal residence
Note: The decedent’s Social Security Number will be used to report the interest earned to the Internal Revenue Service for
Federal income tax purposes.
PART B – PAYMENT TO CREDITOR
Provide the information below and submit any supporting documentation (e.g. receipts, statements, invoices).
Payment will be limited to the amount of the debt as shown in the documentation submitted and will not exceed
the value of the securities. (Reissue is not permitted.)
1. Provide the amount owed.
2. Provide the nature of the claim (how the debt was incurred).
3. Provide the creditor’s name, phone number, mailing address, and, if he or she has one, e-mail address.
4. Describe the securities and/or checks:
• TITLE OF SECURITY – Identify each security by series, interest rate, type, CUSIP, and call and maturity date, as
appropriate. If describing a check, insert the word “check.”
• ISSUE DATE – Provide the issue date of each security or check.
• FACE AMOUNT – Provide the face amount (par or denomination) of each security or check.
• IDENTIFYING NUMBER (if applicable) – Provide the serial number of each security, the confirmation number, or the
check number.
• REGISTRATION – Provide the registration of each security, check, or account; also provide the account number, if any.
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