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Reporting the Death of an Account Owner

Losing a loved one is extremely difficult, but we are here to help.

Follow these steps to begin the transfer of ownership to the designated survivor:

  • 1

    Gather information

    You will need to provide some basic information about the account owner and a copy of their death certificate. A copy of a government issued ID, Social Security Card or other personal documents may be requested for the designated survivor.

  • 2

    Complete the appropriate paperwork

    In most cases, you will need to submit the Transfer Account Upon the Death of an Account Owner form. If the account was set up as a Trust, you will need to submit the Report Death of a Trustee form.

  • 3

    Notify Virginia529

    When you’re ready, let us know. Our dedicated team of associates are ready to help you.

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When you are ready, submit the appropriate form:

Transfer Account Upon Death of an Account Owner

Report the death of an account owner and request a transfer of the account to another individual
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Report Death of a Trustee

Report the death of a trustee and request an update of the account to the successor trustee (used in the case of an account held in trust)
Download (PDF)

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