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Key Differences Between an Individual Trustee and a Corporate Trustee

Mar 22, 2022 | Understanding Trust Administration

If establishing a trust is part of your estate plan, it is important to reflect on you and your family’s needs and to consider your options carefully when selecting a trustee. Naming a corporate trustee to serve as trustee or co-trustee often provides more client...

The Collaborative Directed Trustee/Financial Advisory Relationship

Mar 15, 2022 | For Professional Advisors, Understanding Trust Administration

Trust administration and investment management are entirely separate functions, which require different skillsets and expertise to be performed well. As an independent, directed trust company, Cumberland Trust specializes in education, administration, and client...

Communicating with your Trust Officer

Nov 9, 2021 | Understanding Trust Administration

We are frequently asked by new and prospective trust clients how they or their family member(s) can be a responsible beneficiary. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Clarify your communication preferences with your trust officer. At the beginning of a new client...

What does an Independent Trust Company do?

Oct 19, 2021 | Understanding Trust Administration

As an independent trust company, Cumberland Trust specializes in education, administration, and client service, while the client’s chosen financial advisor handles the investment management of the trust’s assets. This distinct difference makes Cumberland Trust unique...

What Protections Can a Corporate Co-Trustee Provide?

Aug 17, 2021 | Understanding Trust Administration

Naming a trust company to serve as trustee or co-trustee often provides more client protections than utilizing a sole individual trustee. Trust companies are monitored by independent and government entities. This promotes effective implementation of...

New Legislation Maintains Tennessee’s Status as a Leading Trust-Friendly State

Jun 25, 2021 | Understanding Trust Administration

On May 12, 2021, the Governor of Tennessee signed into law HB1186/SB0896—a bill containing several revisions to Tennessee’s Trust Code. Tennessee continues to distinguish itself as a desirable state for trust administration, and this recently enacted legislation seeks...
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