Substitute Form W-8BEN form help

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by d.neill, Nov 8, 2010.

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    I am a UK citizen and am executor of my fathers estate. He held some shares in US which I have sold but have had tax withheld. I have to fill out the Substitute W-8BEN form and need help.
    Am I a beneficial owner and am I an "individual" or claming as an "estate".

    Thanks
     
    d.neill, Nov 8, 2010 IP