Dedicated Portal for Deceased Investors
Ensuring Black Hills Corporation shares are passed seamlessly to designated beneficiaries — with no probate, no court involvement, and no legal delay.
A Transfer on Death (TOD) is a shareholder designation that allows Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH) shares to pass directly to a named beneficiary such as a spouse, child, or other trusted individual upon the death of the registered shareholder. This designation is made entirely by the shareholder during their lifetime and becomes effective automatically at the time of their passing.
When a shareholder has registered their shares under TOD, the transfer of ownership to the named beneficiary is a straightforward administrative process. No probate proceedings, no court orders, and no additional legal filings are required. The shares bypass the estate entirely and transfer directly to the designated person or persons.
Black Hills Corporation honors TOD designations in full accordance with the Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration Act. Our Transfer Agent will process your claim efficiently and compassionately.
The Process
During their lifetime, the shareholder designates one or more individuals as TOD beneficiaries on their Black Hills Corporation share account. This is entirely their choice.
Upon the shareholder's death, the TOD designation becomes active. The shares do not form part of the estate and are not subject to probate or will proceedings.
The named beneficiary contacts our Transfer Agent and submits identity. No attorney or court order is needed.
Once Identity is verified, the shares are re-registered in the beneficiary's name or liquidated per their instruction — completing the transfer cleanly and directly.
Chosen by the Shareholder
Because the deceased shareholder personally and voluntarily designated you as their TOD beneficiary, this transfer carries full legal authority under federal securities registration law. The shareholder's intention is clear and documented — no further validation is needed.
You are not required to engage an attorney, apply for letters testamentary, or open a probate estate to claim shares registered under a valid TOD designation. Black Hills Corporation and our Transfer Agent are fully authorized to process this transfer based solely on the designation made by the shareholder.
For Beneficiaries
As the person designated by the shareholder during their lifetime, you have the right to receive the shares free from claims by the estate, creditors of the estate, or other heirs — unless a court of competent jurisdiction orders otherwise.
You may choose to:
Our Investor Relations and Transfer Agent teams are available to guide you through every step. We understand this is a sensitive time and are committed to making the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
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