Treasury Extends Form for Deceased Bond Claimants
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The Treasury is extending the form that helps people claim or settle a loved one’s Treasury securities after they pass away. This affects individuals handling estates and keeps the process smooth without extra court steps. No big changes or costs, but comments on the form are welcome until May 4, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Keep Simple Claim Process
The Treasury is extending FS Form 5394 (Agreement and Request for Disposition of a Decedent's Treasury Securities) so people entitled to a decedent's Treasury securities can continue to use it to receive payments. The form applies when the estate was administered and closed by a court or when the estate is settled under State statute without needing a court-appointed legal representative.
Estimated 30-Minute Paperwork Burden
If you fill out FS Form 5394 to claim or settle a decedent's Treasury securities, Treasury estimates it will take about 30 minutes per respondent. The agency estimates 18,500 respondents annually for a total of 9,250 burden hours, and it is accepting public comments on the collection through May 4, 2026.
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