Deceased Estates

Our requirements for dealing with the holdings of a deceased investor depend on the individual circumstances of the investment, which are detailed below:

Single ownership - probate granted
Single ownership - no probate
Single ownership - no will
Joint ownership
Checklist

The following documentation must be forwarded to Opus Capital for processing.

Certified copies of documents - All estate documents provided should be certified copies only. Do not send the original documents.

Completion of relevant forms - Each form must be duly signed by the authorised signatory for the Estate. Different holdings will require a separate transfer form for each beneficiary.

Quotation of the Unit Holder Number (UHN) - The UHN must be quoted when forwarding the required documents or a copy of the holding statement showing the UHN can be attached.

Single Ownership - Probate / Letters of Administration Granted

Certified copy of Probate / Letters of Administration
For transmission into the name(s) of the executor(s), a completed Transmission Application form

For transfer directly into the name(s) of the beneficiaries, a completed Standard Transfer form

NOTES: If Probate was issued other than in Queensland, we require a Section 1071B Statement to be completed.

SINGLE OWNERSHIP - NO PROBATE

Small Estate Indemnity Form
Certified copy of the Will and Death Certificate
For transmission into the name(s) of the executor(s), a completed Transmission Application form

For transfer directly into the name(s) of the beneficiaries, a completed Standard Transfer form

SINGLE OWNERSHIP - NO WILL

Small Estate Indemnity Form
Certified copy of the full Death Certificate
For transmission into the name(s) of the next of kin a completed Statutory Declaration of Indemnity and Next of Kin form

For transfer directly into the name(s) of the beneficiaries, a completed Standard Transfer form

JOINT OWNERSHIP

A written request for the transmission signed by the surviving joint holder(s)
Certified copy of full Death Certificate

When a holding is transmitted into the name(s) of the survivor(s), a new holding is created. Tax File Number (TFN) or exemption details quoted, and other instructions such as distribution payments are not automatically carried over to the new holding. Therefore, when lodging the request for transmission into the name(s) of the survivor(s) it will be necessary for any previously quoted TFN/exemption/instructions to be resubmitted

CHECKLIST

Before forwarding forms and documents to Opus Capital please ensure—

Each photocopy of the Estate documentation has been originally certified as a true and correct copy.
All relevant documentation is attached (Probate, Will, Transmission, Small Estates Indemnity)
Each form has been duly signed by the duly authorised signatory for the Estate.
Each form contains the Unit Holder Number (UHN).
A separate Transmission/Transfer form has been completed for each holding.
A separate Transfer form has been completed for each beneficiary.

For copies of relevant forms, please contact Client Services on 1300 889 100 or click here