What Supporting Documents Are Required When Submitting an Investment?
Every investment starts with a Direction of Investment (DOI) in the Online Portal, plus the supporting documents for that investment type.
Summary
Create a Direction of Investment (DOI) in the Online Portal, attach the supporting documents for your investment type, and include your funding instructions. Every document must show the correct IRA titling, AET's Tax ID, and AET's address. Your DOI must be signed within the last 15 days, and Hold Harmless forms are valid for 90 days.
Requirements for Every Investment
These apply no matter which investment type you are funding.
Titling
Your IRA is the investor, not you personally. All documents and signature lines must read:
"[Account Holder Name], legal owner via non-trust custodial IRA with AET"
The account holder signs every document using this titling. An older format, "American Estate and Trust FBO [Account Holder Name]", is still accepted. If your documents already use it, you do not need to redo them.
AET's Information
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Tax ID / EIN | 20-8936642 |
| Address | 6900 Westcliff Dr, Ste 603, Las Vegas, NV 89145 |
Use AET's Tax ID as the investor's tax identification. Do not use your Social Security number.
Signature Dates
| Document | Must be signed within |
|---|---|
| Direction of Investment (DOI) | 15 days |
| Hold Harmless forms | 90 days |
| Subscription Agreement | 90 days |
| Purchase Agreement (real estate) | 90 days of its effective date |
Funding Instructions
Every DOI needs wire details (bank name, routing number, account name and number) or check details (payee name and address). Funds must go to the issuer, an escrow account, a title company, or an attorney's trust account.
Documents by Investment Type
The full checklist for each investment type, including private placements, REITs, LLCs, limited partnerships, loans, deeds of trust, and real estate purchases, is here:
Which investment documents do I need?
After You Submit
AET reviews your documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. If something is missing or unclear, your DOI is placed on hold and we tell you what is needed. Once approved, AET sends funds using the instructions on your DOI. Track the status from the Online Portal Dashboard.