{"id":5456,"date":"2021-10-13T15:56:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/?p=5456"},"modified":"2023-10-11T14:00:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T18:00:44","slug":"professional-trustee-services","status":"publish","type":"rbcwm_solutions","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/professional-trustee-services","title":{"rendered":"Professional trustee services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block rbc-hero-wm  rbc-hero-overlap rbc-hero-overlap-mobile rbc-hero-6zqyenqks hide-mobile-energy-lines rbc-overlap-zindex-1\"><style>\n\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(180deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks .rbc-hero-energy-lines.rbc-hero-energy-lines-left {\n\t\t\ttransform: scaleX(-1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@media (max-width: 991px) {\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.rbc-hero-has-image-full.hide-mobile-energy-lines .rbc-hero-energy-lines {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-img-wrap::after {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 0deg, #023169 0%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before,\n            .wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .container .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 180deg, #023169 0%, rgba( 94, 120, 131, 0 ) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-6zqyenqks.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-card {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #023169;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row no-gutters\"><div class=\"col-lg-12 rbc-hero-card-content\"><div class=\"rbc-card rbc-hero-card rbc-hero has-content\"><div class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body\"><div class=\"rbc-hero-body-content\"><h1 class=\"rbc-hero-title\"><span>Professional trustee services<\/span><\/h1><span class=\"rbc-hero-category\"><span>Trust and estate planning services<\/span><\/span><div class=\"rbc-hero-breadcrumb link-chev-left\"><div class=\"rbc-icon mr-half\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fal fa-angle-left\" style=\"color:#006ac3\"><\/i><\/div><span style=\"color:#006ac3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/\">Solutions<\/a><\/span><\/div><hr class=\"rbc-hero-hr hr-mini bdr-accent\"\/>\n<p>Have your trust managed and administered so your wishes are fulfilled, your legacy is preserved and your beneficiaries are protected. Rely on our independent corporate trust partners to handle the complex requirements and challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rbc-hero-img-wrap col-lg-5 order-2 order-lg-1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-image-block rbc-block rbc-block-image rbc-block-grey rbc-block-flush-bottom rbc-block-image-bleed rbc-block-image-mobile-top content-detail has-block-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"container rbc-block-image-container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-between h-100 no-gutters\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-block-image-content rbc-block-image-content rbc-block-image-content-center col-lg-6 order-2 order-lg-1\"><div class=\"rbc-block-image-bleed-body wrap\">\n<p>Trusts can help you accomplish important estate planning and wealth transfer goals, including long-term legacy planning, confirming your family is well-cared for and gifting to charitable causes. An important decision in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/estate-planning-services\">your estate planning process<\/a> is determining who will oversee the trusts you create during your lifetime and after your death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a client of RBC Wealth Management, you have access to professional trustees and uniquely flexible trust capabilities. By working with independent professional trustees, we can establish and manage trusts of all sizes with a broad range of assets and investments\u2014including best-in-class asset managers, non-proprietary mutual funds and customized portfolios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-trust-features-and-benefits\">Trust features and benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flexibility <\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Trusts&nbsp;can be customized to your specific circumstances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Control and continuity <\/strong>\u2013 Trusts are binding legal documents and your instructions must be followed\u2014while you are living, if you become incapacitated and after you die.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy <\/strong>\u2013 Trusts can help confirm the smooth transition of your assets and the privacy of your affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax efficiency <\/strong>\u2013 Trusts may help you and your beneficiaries avoid or minimize gift taxes, estate taxes or generation-skipping transfer taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-why-choose-a-professional-trustee\">Why choose a professional trustee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishing and managing a trust can be complex, requiring expertise in trust laws, administration and overseeing investment management. With more than 50 years of combined experience, our team of trust consultants can answer your questions and help you choose an appropriate trust structure. We offer attentive, personalized service\u2014not a \u201ctrust officer of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits of engaging a professional trustee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional trustees have the training and experience to manage all types of assets, including complicated and closely held assets, a business, real estate, mineral interests or partnerships requiring special expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family dynamics can be complex. Professional trustees follow your instructions objectively\u2014emotions or personal agendas will not interfere with the fair administration of your trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional trustees offer stability and continuity to effectively manage your trust for generations to come.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-wealth-preservation\">Wealth preservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trusts and thoughtful planning can help you address concerns about protecting assets in the event you become incapacitated, providing for retirement or protecting your family&#8217;s inheritance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-wealth-transfer\">Wealth transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer wealth from one generation to the next with a trust. You may also use a trust to distribute your assets to intended heirs and causes you want to support. Let us help you create your desired legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-disclaimer\"><div class=\"my-1\"><div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p>Trust services are provided by third parties. RBC Wealth Management and\/or your financial advisor may receive compensation in connection with offering or referring these services. Neither RBC Wealth Management nor its financial advisors are able to serve as trustee. Neither RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, nor its affiliates or employees provide legal, accounting or tax advice. All legal, accounting or tax decisions regarding your accounts and any transactions or investments entered into in relation to such accounts, should be made in consultation with your independent advisors. No information, including but not limited to written materials, provided by RBC WM or its affiliates or employees should be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-blockimage-image col-lg-5 order-0 rbc-block-image-bleed-col order-lg-2\"><div class=\"rbc-block-image-bleed-img-wrap \"><div class=\"rbc-block-image-img rbc-block-image-bleed-img bleed-img-right\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/04\/senior-couple-meeting-with-advisor-at-home.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-observe=\"{&quot;add&quot;:&quot;ani-opacity&quot;,&quot;remove&quot;:&quot;ani-opacity-from&quot;}\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush-bottom rbc-block-grey rbc-block-has-overlap rbc-block-small has-block-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row 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rbc-card-cta-seperator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A customized wealth protection plan is important to help manage the risks that concern investors the most.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/wealth-protection-solutions\" class=\"col-auto align-self-lg-center rbc-card-link-full position-static\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Wealth protection solutions<\/span><div class=\"rbc-icon rbc-card-cta-arrow fa-3x\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rbc-card rbc-card-cta rbc-card-mb rbc-card-hover rbc-card-cta-translucent ani-card-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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