Inheritance and Account Management
Whether you are managing the estate of a T. Rowe Price client or have inherited a T. Rowe Price account, we're here to help.
Losing a loved one is always difficult. We can help with next steps.
Notify Our Team
Please let us know if a T. Rowe Price account owner has passed. Even if you don’t have the necessary documents yet, notifying us right away can help us protect your loved one’s accounts and begin the transfer of ownership process.
Consider Next Steps
Taxable and non-taxable (IRA) accounts are governed by different rules, and can offer different opportunities. We can help you understand possible implications that different account types may have for transferring ownership.
Speak with a Financial Consultant
Call us to discuss your options for managing your new account once the transfer of ownership process is completed.
Call 1-800-638-5660 to speak with our Financial Consultants.
Available weekdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Knowing the type of account your loved one has with T. Rowe Price helps us give you proper next steps.
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
If you have inherited an IRA (including brokerage IRAs), please download and complete the proper distribution form.
Common Forms:
IRA Inheritance Facts
Review this guide prior to completing the IRA Distribution Form.IRA Distribution Form
Used to claim an inheritance from an IRA.
If you have inherited a T. Rowe Price retirement account that is part of a Small Business Retirement Plan (Sep IRA, SIMPLE IRA, 403(b), Individual 401(k), Money Purchase or Profit Sharing Plan) please call 1-800-492-7670.
General Investing (Taxable) Accounts
If you are inheriting a general investing (taxable) account please download and complete the proper change of ownership form. You may need to complete a new account form if opening an account.
Common Forms:
Life Events Information Guide
Find the life event that best describes your situation and follow the instructions.Ownership Change Form
Used to change owners for general investing accounts.
What else could you need besides the forms?
In addition to completing the required forms, you may also need to submit additional documentation. Some common documents include:
Original or Certified Copy* of the death certificate
The death certificate will always be required when an account owner or authorized person passes away.
Original or Certified
Copy* of the Letters Testamentary/Administration
This is a legal document issued by a court that names a person to act on behalf of an estate. This document must be presented to T. Rowe Price if an estate account is being established. Submit letters testamentary (or other appointment of the executor) from the probate court appointing executor of estate (certified by the court within 60 days).
Copy of Trust Documents
For most updates or changes to a trust, it is required that recently certified pages from the trust documents be included with the request.
*Original, certified copy, or raised seal is a document obtained from the issuing authority of the state or county where client resides. May contain a stamp reading “certified copy” signed/dated by issuing authority or contain an embossed seal on the document. Photocopies are not acceptable.
Some documents may require a medallion signature guarantee.
What is a Medallion Signature Guarantee?
A Medallion signature guarantee is designed to protect you and the T. Rowe Price Funds from fraud by verifying your signature.
Where do you get a Medallion Signature Guarantee?
A Medallion signature guarantee must be obtained from a financial institution that is a participant in a Medallion signature guarantee program. You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from certain banks, savings institutions, broker-dealers, and other guarantors acceptable to T. Rowe Price. When obtaining a Medallion signature guarantee, please discuss with the guarantor the dollar amount of your proposed transaction. It is important that the level of coverage provided by the guarantor’s stamp covers the dollar amount of the transaction or it may be rejected. We cannot accept guarantees from notaries public or organizations that do not provide reimbursement in the case of fraud.