Liz Weston: How will I know cost basis for capital gains purposes when I sell my deceased dad’s stocks?

To Liz, please:My father’s brokerage account benefits me. The brokerage firm canceled his account after he passed away and moved all of the stocks to a new account for me.

When I sell the stocks, how will I be able to determine the cost basis for capital gains purposes?

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