Discover and secure investments after a death
Sunset locates brokerage accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and more in the deceased's name, and can transfer them into the estate bank account.

Find brokerage accounts, stocks, bonds, and more
Start with a quick search
We begin by searching custodians, transfer agents, and fund managers without notifying them of the death.
We look for brokerage accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and direct stock holdings across major custodians and brokers, including firms like Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard, and Merrill Lynch, etc. to make sure no portfolio is left behind.
Then you can request financial transfers
When you are ready, use Sunset to contact brokerage firms directly to transfer or liquidate assets. Whether re-registering investments into the estate’s name or moving them into an estate bank account, we handle the paperwork and compliance requirements. We'll give you updates at every stage until assets are secured.
Most results are available one business day after a search is started.
1 in 10
brokerage accounts go unclaimed
1 day
Sunset can find investment accounts
>$200 Million
already discovered by Sunset
Let's find every account
Brokerage Accounts
We locate these accounts at all US brokers such as Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Robinhood, or TD Ameritrade, verify ownership, and work with the custodian to re-register or liquidate the assets so they can be transferred into the estate bank account.
Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are pooled investments managed by professionals and may be held directly with fund companies such as Vanguard, T. Rowe Price, or American Funds. We confirm account details, prepare the required transfer paperwork, and coordinate with the fund company to release or retitle the shares to the you or listed beneficiaries.
Once accounts are located, we can confirm ownership with custodians, brokers, and estate records if you request.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
ETFs trade like stocks but hold a basket of securities. We identify any ETF holdings, confirm custodian records, and work with the brokerage or plan administrator to transfer or liquidate the shares so they are available to you.
Individual Stocks & Bonds
Direct ownership of stocks or bonds may be recorded with brokers, transfer agents, or even as paper certificates. We track down these holdings, verify title, and arrange re-registration or sale so you can receive the value without delay.
“After losing my husband, I was overwhelmed trying to track down all his investments scattered across different brokers. Sunset gave me confidence that nothing would be left behind and handled the complex transfer process professionally.”
Index Funds
Index funds are mutual funds or ETFs designed to track a market index such as the S&P 500. We locate these accounts, confirm beneficiary or estate ownership, and handle the transfer or redemption process.
Managed Accounts / Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs)
These accounts are actively managed by a financial advisor or firm. We contact the advisor or firm to confirm account ownership, assist with any compliance requirements, and coordinate re-registration or liquidation based on estate instructions.
529 Plans & Education Savings Accounts
These education-focused accounts are tax-advantaged and require careful handling to preserve their status. We verify ownership, confirm successor designations, and help retitle or transfer the account in compliance with plan rules.
Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs)
DRIPs are accounts that automatically reinvest dividends into additional shares, often set up with transfer agents. We identify these accounts, confirm share balances, and submit the required forms to transfer ownership or issue the shares to the estate.
Private Equity & Alternative Investments
Investments in hedge funds, private equity, or venture capital funds require specialized handling. We gather subscription documents, verify capital accounts, and work with fund administrators to complete the transfer process or coordinate distribution of proceeds.
We gather subscription documents, verify capital accounts, and work with fund administrators to complete the transfer process or coordinate distribution of proceeds.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts tied to high-deductible health plans. We confirm the custodian, verify remaining balances, and submit documentation to transfer funds to the estate bank account, or the listed beneficiary.
Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSA)
Though less common today, MSAs still hold funds that must be distributed properly. We verify custodial records and arrange for transfer or payout to beneficiaries or the estate.
Cryptocurrency Accounts
We can identify wallets stored on major platforms such as Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken for assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. We confirm balances, guide families through exchange-specific transfer processes, and help secure the assets. Private wallets held offline require the family to provide keys or credentials before we can assist with recovery or transfer.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunset?
Sunset is an estate settlement platform that helps families discover and close the financial accounts, assets, and debts of a deceased loved one.
Sunset Free is designed for family members, executors, and personal representatives who are settling an estate themselves. It includes the full Sunset closure suite: financial account discovery, bank notifications, assisted phone calls and emails, estate bank account setup, probate document generation, and asset transfers all at no cost.
Sunset Pro is designed for probate attorneys, licensed fiduciaries, trustees, and aftercare specialists who settle estates on behalf of their clients. Sunset Pro starts at $500 per asset search, with monthly subscription plans available for solo practitioners, small firms, and large firms.
Both Sunset Free and Sunset Pro are available in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Who can use Sunset?
Sunset can be used by family members, executors, administrators, and personal representatives responsible for settling a deceased person's estate.
Sunset supports asset discovery and probate across all 50 states and every U.S. county, helping you manage the estate regardless of where your loved one lived or where the estate is being settled.
How does Sunset help settle an estate?
Sunset handles the most time-consuming parts of estate settlement.
We search 2,500+ financial institutions like banks and retirement funds, the credit bureaus, and state unclaimed-property databases to find accounts and assets the family may not know about. We prepare probate documents specific to your county in all 50 states and help establish an estate bank account where recovered funds can be deposited.
Then Sunset helps close the deceased person’s accounts and move the funds into the estate account, ready for distribution to the heirs.
With Sunset, about 90% of account closures can be completed without you having to call or visit a branch.
What does it mean to settle an estate?
Settling an estate means closing out someone’s financial life after they die.
It involves identifying what they owned and owed, obtaining the legal authority to act on their behalf, paying valid debts and final taxes, and transferring what remains to the people who inherit it.
Depending on the state and the size of the estate, it can be complicated or simple, either way Sunset can help.
What is required to settle an estate?
Most estates require a core set of documents and accounts, including a certified death certificate, legal authority to act for the estate, a federal EIN, an estate bank account, and an inventory of the estate’s assets and debts.
Sunset can help with all of these except the death certificate!
Depending on the circumstances, legal authority may come in the form of letters testamentary, letters of administration, or a small-estate affidavit.
Once that authority is established, the estate can begin notifying financial institutions, paying valid debts and final taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to the heirs or beneficiaries.
Sunset prepares the paperwork required for these steps and submits what we can on your behalf.











