When you upload an investment statement that includes the date of death somewhere in the statement period, the system creates a Date of Death (DOD) Snapshot. This snapshot helps you see what the holdings looked like on the date of death, even if the statement itself only shows end-of-period values.
NOTE: If uploading a Date of Death (DOD) Valuation Report the below points do not apply
How the Snapshot Works
Date of Death (DOD) Quantities in Orange
If a holding’s quantity on the Date of Death (DOD) is different from the end-of-period quantity, it will show in orange.
This usually happens when there were trades (sales or purchases) after the date of death but before the statement closed.
Holdings Acquired After Death
If you see an orange line with no quantity (
–), that security was only bought after the DOD.These are deselected automatically and won’t be included when you sync to Estateably.
Prices and Values
The Market Price and Market Value come directly from the statement.
Because statements reflect the end of the period, these may not be exact DOD values.
The system adjusts the Market Value to match the DOD Quantity.
When you sync, Estateably will also try to fetch the fair market price per unit as of the DOD.
Order of Holdings
Holdings stay in the same order as the uploaded statement so you can easily compare line by line.
Why You Still Need to Review
⚠️ The DOD Snapshot is a helpful estimate, but it may not always be exact.
End-of-period ≠ DOD: The snapshot is based on end-of-period data, which can differ from actual DOD holdings.
System limitations: Sometimes the system can’t perfectly match transactions, which may leave gaps or slightly incorrect quantities.
What You Should Do
To make sure your estate inventory is accurate, always:
✅ Check all quantities – Don’t rely only on orange values. Some holdings may not have been fully adjusted to the DOD.
✅ Look for missing holdings – Add securities manually if they existed on the DOD but don’t appear in the snapshot.
✅ Confirm DOD prices – Snapshot prices come from the statement’s end date. Verify values once they’re fetched.
✅ Cross-check with other records – Compare against trade confirmations, transaction logs, or DOD-specific reports.
✅ Adjust as needed – Use the Review DOD Values page (Assets > Holdings) to update prices, quantities, or add missing items after syncing.
✨ Tip: Think of the DOD Snapshot as a starting point. It gets you close, but your review ensures the holdings are correct and compliant for the estate.