John Hancock

John Hancock

Third Party Authorization Allowed: Yes
To set that up: Third Party Authorization form (attached)
Forms attached here: Mutual LPOA form

Tax Information

Available Online Mailed to the Client
RMDsYes, beginning of FebruaryDepending on delivery preferences, they are mailed/emailed letters of their RMD amount beginning of February
1099-RCall for a copy - beginning of FebruaryDepending on delivery preferences, they are mailed/emailed 1099s beginning of February
5498 Call for a copy- beginning of MayDepending on delivery preferences, they are mailed/emailed 5498s beginning of February

Processing Times
*keep in mind will be longer when there are higher volumes

Financial Requests- 2-3 business days
Non-Financial Requests (such as beneficiary changes or address changes)- 3-5 business days for bene changes
- 5 business days for addresses

Third Party Authorization- 3-5 business days
Durable Power of Attorney
- up to 15 business days


Please note, John Hancock paperwork is always accepted. The below tables are for verbal authorizations. 

Account Maintenance

MutualClientThird Party AuthorizationDPOA
Beneficiary ChangeNoOwners only on the website or via formNoDepends on the roles and responsibilities listed in the DPOA legal document - Case by Case situation, however, everything must always be in writing from DPOAs.
Statement Preferences (mail or email)Yes, however, to go from mail to Email, the client must already be registered on the websiteOwners can call in
NoDepends on the roles and responsibilities listed in the DPOA legal document - Case by Case situation, however, everything must always be in writing from DPOAs.

Updating Contact Information

Mutual
Client
Third Party Authorization
DPOA
Address
Can update verbally with LPOA on file
Owner can update verbally 
No
They can make the update, however, DPOAs always have to put everything in writing. 
Phone Number
Can update verbally with LPOA on file
Owner can update verbally 
No
They can make the update, however, DPOAs always have to put everything in writing. 
Email
Can update verbally with LPOA on file
Owner can update verbally 
No
They can make the update, however, DPOAs always have to put everything in writing

Money Movements
*Paperwork always accepted

Mutual
Client
Third Party
DPOA
Distributions
This is contract specific, so call to ask. LPOA must be on file
Contract specific, so call to ask. 
No
Written may be accepted, it depends on the roles and responsibilities listed in the DPOA legal document
Contribution
This is contract specific, so call to ask. LPOA must be on file. 
Contract specific, so call to ask.
No

Written may be accepted, it depends on the roles and responsibilities listed in the DPOA legal document

Trading
This is contract specific, so call to ask. LPOA must be on file. Contract specific, so call to ask. 
No
Written may be accepted, it depends on the roles and responsibilities listed in the DPOA legal document

Miscellaneous
Durable Power of Attorney Requirements
DPOA legal document only. Once received, they send it to their Legal Department for review and Legal will let them know if they need additional requirements.

Keep in mind, Mutual has their own requirements that must be satisfied as well. 
ESignature accepted via DocuSign
No
Original Death Certificates Required
Original death certificates required for accounts that are over $500k in value or if the decedent passes away in a foreign country.


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