ET 13 Rev. 10/07 Estate Tax Division 1-(800) 977-7711 tax.ohio.gov Application for Consent to Transfer the Proceeds of Insurance Contracts, Employer Death Benefits and Retirement Plans for Resident and Nonresident Decedents (Ohio Revised Code 5731.39) Part I – Identification Name of decedent Date of death Decedent’s Social Security number Decedent’s address at time of death (number and street, city, state and ZIP code) County of residence Case number Is the decedent’s estate in the process of administration? Yes No Name and address of estate representative: The gross value of all property held in the decedent’s name alone or owned jointly by decedent at death or transferred by the decedent prior to death; including, but not limited to: real estate; cash; automobiles; household goods; insurance payable to an estate, pension plans and annuities payable after death including IRA and Keogh plans (check according to date of death): Date of death (DOD) on or after Jan. 1, 2002 More than $338,333 Under $338,333 DOD on or after Jan. 1, 2001 thru Dec. 31, 2001 Name and address of attorney representing estate: More than $200,000 Under $200,000 DOD on or after June 30, 1983 thru Dec. 31, 2000 More than $25,000 Under $25,000 Note: If the gross estate is less than $338,333, $200,000 or $25,000 on the applicable date of death, no estate tax return is required to be filed. I hereby certify that all statements made are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Please provide name, address and telephone number of person filing this application.) Date submitted Signature and title of applicant (executor, administrator, survivor or attorney for same – circle one) Applicant’s name Address City, state, ZIP code Telephone number Part II – To Be Completed By Agent of the Tax Commissioner (County Auditor) in the County of the Decedent’s Residence The application for consent to transfer is: Tax commissioner agent Approved Not approved By Date American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com ET 13 Rev. 10/07 Page 2 Part III – Benefits Payable by an Insurance Company (to be completed by insurer) 1. A consent is not necessary for straight life insurance payable to a named beneficiary other than the estate. 2. Please complete Part V – listing all beneficiaries’ information 3. A separate application consent form is not required for each beneficiary. Please complete only one consent application form for each policy or contract. Name of insured Owner of policy or contract Name and address of insurance company Type of policy or contract Number of policy or contract Value at date of death If annuity, yearly payment Part IV – Employment-Related Benefits (to be completed by employer) 1. A separate application consent form is not required for each beneficiary. Please complete only one consent application form for each death benefit. 2. Please complete Part V – listing all beneficiaries’ information Name and address of employer This form is not for IRAs and Keogh plans held in a banking institution. Use estate tax forms 12 and 14. Date of death value $ Lump sum $ Check one: Annually $ IRA Keogh Monthly $ Other Other $ Part V – Beneficiary Information Please complete the beneficiary information as it applies to Part III and Part IV above. Beneficiary’s Name Address Relationship to decedent 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com ET 13 Rev. 10/07 Page 3 General Information All county auditors have been appointed agents of the tax commissioner for the purpose of issuing consents to transfer (R.C. section 5731.41) How to obtain a release Submit this completed application to the county auditor in the county of the decedent’s residence. The county auditor will review the application and return a copy to the applicant. If the name and address of the county auditor are needed, please call the Ohio Department of Taxation, Estate Tax Division, at 1-800-9777711. 1. Complete a separate application for each benefit. 2. Application will not be processed unless completed in its entirety and signed by the applicant. 3. The approval of a consent to transfer does not determine a tax liability. 4. The county auditor will forward a copy of the approved application to the tax commissioner. For nonresident decedents, submit this completed application to the Ohio Department of Taxation, Estate Tax Division, P.O. Box 183050, Columbus, OH 43218-3050. This division will review the application and return a copy to the applicant. When a consent to transfer is required (R.C. section 5731.09(A) and (B) and R.C. section 5731.39 (C) and (D) A consent must be obtained for the following: When a consent to transfer is not required (R.C. section 5731.09) A consent is not required for the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Annuities payable to a named beneficiary or the estate. Matured endowments payable to a named beneficiary or the estate. Supplemental contracts payable to a named beneficiary or the estate. Straight life insurance payable to the estate. Life insurance owned by decedent on the life of another person. Employer-related death benefits in excess of $2,000, including: a. retirement benefits payable to a named beneficiary or the estate; b. pension or profit-sharing plans payable to a named beneficiary or the estate; c. IRAs payable to a named beneficiary or the estate; d. Keoghs payable to a named beneficiary or the estate; e. corporate plans, whether qualified or unqualified, payable to a named beneficiary or the estate; f. any deferred compensation program; and g. bonus plans. 1. Straight life insurance benefits payable to a named beneficiary other than the estate; or 2. When any of the above-listed assets are payable to the surviving spouse and the date of death is on or after 10/01/96; or 3. Any of the above-listed assets are $25,000 or less, regardless of beneficiary; or 4. The Federal Coal Mine and Safety Act annuity payable under Title IV of 1969 (black lung benefits). American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com