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TRUST & ESTATE SERVICES

When it comes to selecting a trustee, it's important to find one with longevity, prudence, and considerable experience working with families over multiple generations. Discover why Wilmington Trust has the skill you may need to exercise fiduciary oversight on complex trust matters.

Our Trustee Services are delivered with the utmost skill and responsibility

TRUSTEE SERVICES

Our robust team of trust professionals holds a range of accreditations and credentials and is accustomed to managing trusts for families with broad, diverse, and sophisticated needs. Managing trusts for multiple generations has been a core business since our founding more than 100 years ago.{{wt-d48*}}

We specialize in implementing creative, tax-efficient, and effective trust solutions to meet a variety of needs, in the jurisdiction that is right for your situation, including the state of Delaware. In addition, we have a unique assets team that administers specialty and hard to value assets held in trust, agency, or custody accounts.

As a corporate fiduciary, we have professional knowledge and experience in the legal and administrative complexities of trust management, and are responsible for placing effective risk control frameworks in place to meet regulatory requirements and to safeguard trust assets.

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A strong heritage of trusted fiduciary oversight

THE WILMINGTON TRUST ADVANTAGE

Our longevity in serving as a trustee for multiple generations gives us a unique perspective and focus on your needs.

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Sensitivity to beneficiaries

As fiduciary professionals, we are dedicated to helping beneficiaries understand the trust’s purpose and terms, as well as how the assets are available and in what manner.

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Experienced perspectives

We’ve advised our clients through times of growth as well as transition, using our strong knowledge of complex and demanding situations to help turn challenges into opportunities.

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Objective guidance

As a neutral party not bound to emotions, we offer independent advice and decision making to help promote harmony among beneficiaries.

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Frank Sutton

Frank Sutton
Head of Trust Administration and Estate Settlement