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In addition to a certified copy of the Death Certificate for Issuer Sponsored Holdings (SRN) you will also need to provide the following documents: Request to Register Surviving Holder Form. Deceased Holders Identity Form – if there is any name discrepancies between the share registry records and death certificate.

When a shareholder dies the right to his interest in the shares will pass to whoever inherits them under his will or intestacy. The deceased shareholder's rights will be administered by his or her executors (if there is a will) or administrators of the estate if the shareholder has died intestate.

In the same way as transfers, if shares are held with a bank, there will be specific applications the executor will need to fill out. This will usually be called a 'Deceased Estate Trade Form'. This form will identify the executor, the shares to be sold and the fees the bank will charge on the sale.

The Process of Selling Shares Initial Notification of Death to Registry or Broker – as soon as practical share registries (if Issuer sponsored), stockbrokers (if CHESS or broker sponsored), and Margin Lenders (if applicable) should be advised of the death and given a certified copy of the Death Certificate.

Transfer of Securities Securities may be transferred from the name of the deceased direct to the beneficiary/beneficiaries or other persons without the prior need for a transmission to be effected.

Section 1071B Statement - a statement prescribed by Section 1071B of the Corporations Act 2001. It is required where a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration has been granted or re-sealed in a State or Territory other than where the securities are registered.