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Estate planning at Capital Group

How to protect 32 Capital Group accounts — manage beneficiaries online, fund a trust by mail, and file death claims

Capital Group

Brokerage · Nationwide

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Shareholder Services

Phone(800) 421-4225
Fax(888) 421-4351
Mailing Address

American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007 (western/central states and international) or P.O. Box 2280, Norfolk, VA 23501-2280 (eastern states)

International (Norfolk)
(757) 670-4900
International (Los Angeles)
(949) 975-5000
Website Assistance
(800) 421-4225 ext. 99
WebsiteLearn more→

Shareholder Services

Phone(800) 421-4225
Fax(888) 421-4351
Mailing Address

American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007 (western/central states and international) or P.O. Box 2280, Norfolk, VA 23501-2280 (eastern states)

International (Norfolk)
(757) 670-4900
International (Los Angeles)
(949) 975-5000
Website Assistance
(800) 421-4225 ext. 99
WebsiteLearn more→

Inherited Assets / Death Claims

Phone(800) 421-4225
Fax(888) 421-4351
Mailing Address

American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007 (western/central states and international) or P.O. Box 2280, Norfolk, VA 23501-2280 (eastern states)

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Capital Group has 32 investment accounts, each with different rules for what happens when the account holder dies. Of those, 29 can name a trust as beneficiary or be retitled into a trust. The right combination of beneficiary designations and trust ownership can keep the entire portfolio out of probate.

Capital Group lets account holders update beneficiary designations online, by mail, and by phone, typically taking 10-15 minutes online; 1-2 weeks by mail. Trust funding is also available, allowing families to retitle brokerage accounts into a trust.

There are two sides to estate planning at Capital Group: setting things up while you're alive, and the process survivors follow after a death.

Preparing your estate

Beneficiaries and trust funding

How to manage beneficiaries online, fund a trust by mail, and review 32 account types at Capital Group.

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When someone dies

Death claim process

6-step process, 6 required documents, and contact information for survivors.

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Frequently asked questions

American Funds offers over 40 mutual funds across multiple categories: Growth (The Growth Fund of America, AMCAP Fund, New Perspective Fund, SMALLCAP World Fund, EuroPacific Growth Fund, and others), Growth-and-Income (The Investment Company of America, Washington Mutual Investors Fund, Fundamental Investors, American Mutual Fund), Equity-Income (Capital Income Builder, The Income Fund of America), Balanced (American Balanced Fund), Taxable Bond (The Bond Fund of America, Short-Term Bond Fund of America, American High-Income Trust, and others), Tax-Exempt Bond, Money Market (U.S. Government Money Market Fund), and Target Date/Portfolio Series funds.

Yes. Capital Group offers a suite of actively managed, transparent ETFs including Capital Group Growth ETF (CGGR), Capital Group Core Equity ETF (CGUS), Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV), Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF (CGXU), Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF (CGGO), Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF (CGCP), Capital Group Municipal Income ETF (CGMU), Capital Group Short Duration Income ETF (CGSD), and others. These ETFs trade on the NYSE and are available through brokerage accounts.

CollegeAmerica is the nation's largest 529 savings plan, with approximately $94.7 billion in assets and 2.9 million families invested. It offers target date funds, pre-built portfolios, and custom portfolios of individual American Funds. Minimum investment is $250 per fund with subsequent contributions as low as $50. CollegeAmerica provides tax-advantaged savings for college tuition, K-12 private school tuition (up to $20,000/year starting 2026), and apprenticeship programs. Under certain conditions, beneficiaries can roll over up to $35,000 from a 529 to a Roth IRA.

Capital Group operates two regional service centers. For residents of AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NV, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, WY, and international locations: American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007 (overnight: 12711 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032-9181). For residents of AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WV: American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 2280, Norfolk, VA 23501-2280 (overnight: 5300 Robin Hood Rd., Norfolk, VA 23513-2430). Capital Bank and Trust Company and CollegeAmerica/ABLEAmerica have separate P.O. boxes at the same service centers. Documents can also be submitted electronically at capitalgroup.com/individual/esub/form (except items requiring signature guarantee, original certification, or notary).

Yes. Individual and joint mutual fund and ETF accounts held at Capital Group can be retitled to a revocable living trust. Call (800) 421-4225 to request the trust account application or Name Change Request form. You will need to provide a Certification of Trust or full trust agreement, government-issued ID for all trustees, and a completed W-9 with the trust EIN or grantor SSN (revocable trusts typically use the grantor's SSN). Documents can be submitted via the secure online portal at capitalgroup.com/individual/esub/form or by mail. IRA, SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, CollegeAmerica 529, and ABLEAmerica accounts cannot be retitled to a trust, but IRAs can name a trust as beneficiary.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated April 7, 2026

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Capital Group

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Shareholder Services

Phone(800) 421-4225
Fax(888) 421-4351
Mailing Address

American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007 (western/central states and international) or P.O. Box 2280, Norfolk, VA 23501-2280 (eastern states)

International (Norfolk)
(757) 670-4900
International (Los Angeles)
(949) 975-5000
Website Assistance
(800) 421-4225 ext. 99
WebsiteLearn more→

Shareholder Services

Phone(800) 421-4225
Fax(888) 421-4351
Mailing Address

American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007 (western/central states and international) or P.O. Box 2280, Norfolk, VA 23501-2280 (eastern states)

International (Norfolk)
(757) 670-4900
International (Los Angeles)
(949) 975-5000
Website Assistance
(800) 421-4225 ext. 99
WebsiteLearn more→

Inherited Assets / Death Claims

Phone(800) 421-4225
Fax(888) 421-4351
Mailing Address

American Funds Service Company, P.O. Box 6007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6007 (western/central states and international) or P.O. Box 2280, Norfolk, VA 23501-2280 (eastern states)

WebsiteNotify online→
Verified Apr 2026

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