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What is a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)?
An estate planning strategy rising in popularity is the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT).
Key Differences Between an Individual Trustee and a Corporate Trustee
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.
The Collaborative Directed Trustee/Financial Advisory Relationship
As a directed trustee, we do not offer investment management services; therefore, we do not compete with financial advisors for their core business.
Estate Planning for Aging Adults: How to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
Many perpetrators of elder financial abuse are known by the elder and are sometimes spouses, adult children, extended family members, friends and neighbors, or in-home caregivers.
Wealth Transfer Strategies for Illiquid Assets
Special assets are not simply items on a spreadsheet—they are often the initial source of a family’s wealth and generational legacy.
2022 New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re like many individuals this time of year, you’re starting the year off by creating a list of things you’d like to accomplish in 2022.
Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer for Blended Families
Trusts can give a clear understanding of the division of assets after a grantor’s death while also caring for a surviving spouse and children separately and lessening any tension.
Communicating with your Trust Officer
We are frequently asked by new and prospective trust clients how they or their family member(s) can be a responsible beneficiary.
Educating the Next Generation: Ensuring Your Family Legacy Continues
Preparing the next generation can help ensure your loved ones have a genuine understanding of the values that have helped to create the family legacy.
Cumberland Trust in the News
Cumberland Trust Enlists Bedell James as Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Corporate Development, as Trust Company’s Success Continues
The addition of Bedell James as SVP, Managing Director, Corporate Development comes as the company continues to expand
Cumberland Trust Appoints David Murray as Managing Director, Corporate Development as Company Reaches $8 Billion in Assets Under Administration
Cumberland Trust, a Nashville-based independent trust company, announces the addition of David Murray to its Corporate Development team
Cumberland Trust Expands C-Suite with Promotions of Dan Jernigan and Asha Nivison
Cumberland Trust today announced the promotion of Dan Jernigan, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, and Asha Nivison,
Jennie Menzie Named CEO and President of Cumberland Trust
The Board of Directors of Cumberland Trust, an independent trust company, today announced the appointment of Jennie Menzie
Scott Kendrick Joins Cumberland Trust as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Kendrick is the newest member of the firm's executive management team and will lead the accounting and finance
Cumberland Trust Reaches $6B in Assets Under Administration, Promotes Veteran Employees to Executive Management
The appointment of Chris Buckley and Lori Thoeny to the firm’s executive management team comes as the company
Bob Carville Joins Cumberland Trust as Business Development Officer in Tampa-St. Pete, FL
Carville will continue to expand Cumberland Trust’s presence in Florida with the estate planning community.
Shannon McGarrity Joins Cumberland Trust as Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Business Development
McGarrity will lead the development team as they connect clients and advisors with superior trust and estate services.
Cumberland Trust Appoints Debbie Schultz New Director of Special Needs Trust Administration
As Vice President and Director of Special Needs Trust Administration, Debbie Schultz will lead the company’s growing SNT
Jennie Menzie Named President of Cumberland Trust as Company Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Cumberland Trust today announced the appointment of Jennie Menzie as President.
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