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A list of frequently asked questions and other things we have written or presented.

A list of frequently asked questions relating to trust companies, and trust services, individual trusts. We are always adding new pieces.

We all need information that is quick and to the point, while still providing the leading information.

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Trusts are separate legal entities, like a partnership or company. They were created by you, friend, parent or even a grandparent. It holds assets for the benefit of you or others. The trust spells out how the assets are managed and how the money should be distributed.

Living trusts, charitable trusts, irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, dynastic trusts, asset protection trusts are some examples.

Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, cash, partnerships, real estate, private company stock, life insurance, art, collectibles are some examples.

Whew! That is a long list. Some reasons are manage your estate tax exposure, make a tax-advantaged charitable gift, protect assets from a creditor or ex-spouse, allow for your assets to be managed and distributed the way you want when you pass away and so much more

No. Never. We created this trust company for advisors to use for their clients.

Most of them. We are custodian neutral.

As a courtesy to future clients, we review trust documents free of charge. Our trustee fee begins when acting as the trustee.

Nope.

Very. We have separate pricing for Directed and Delegated Trusts. We also charge separately for holding partnership interests.

Pretty darn easy. We do all the work for you.

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