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By Terry Savage on April 25, 2026 | Chicken Money

I recently found mature Series EE savings bonds in my fathers name with my Mom as the beneficiary . They are both deceased . How can I cash these bonds? My bank will not cash them . Thank you for any advice you can provide.

Terry Says

Here is a link to the procedure. It will take a while. If you run into problems getting your signature certified, please write back to me, to the email you receive saying your question was answered. I have a contact at Treasury and can sometimes expedite.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/cashing-a-bond/#id-paper-ee-or-i-savings-bonds-174029

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