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I was talking with my mom last night and she told me that when my father passed away 18 yrs ago that Vanguard would not record the step-up in basis. VG told her that she would have to track it. So now every year she gets a 1099 from VG that has an incorrect cap gain figure, which her tax accountant has to manually correct. She said that Merrill Lynch was able to update her accounts without issue, but not VG. Anyone else have this experience with VG? I'm thinking perhaps their systems are more robust today and perhaps today it would be possible, where in 1999 is was not.
She said that they had several VG & ML accounts held in a revocable trust, both mom & dad were trustees. Mom is now the sole trustee.
I'd sure like to get this straightened out for her if possible.
She said that they had several VG & ML accounts held in a revocable trust, both mom & dad were trustees. Mom is now the sole trustee.
I'd sure like to get this straightened out for her if possible.