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Trust and Fiduciary Services at Nixon Peabody Trust Company

Trust & Fiduciary Services

We are dedicated to helping you manage your wealth with the utmost care and expertise. We offer direct access to professional trustees, while combining the robust capabilities of a major financial institution with the personalized attention of a boutique firm. With billions of dollars under our watch, we take the confidence our clients place in us seriously.

Trusteeship

We are uniquely positioned to provide expert fiduciary oversight and wealth management services. Our clients work closely with our dedicated Nixon Peabody Trust & Estate attorneys, who in many cases serve as professional trustees, offering deep legal expertise and personalized attention. Whether managing complex trust structures or providing tailored solutions, we ensure your trust is expertly administered to protect and grow your family’s wealth today and for future generations. 

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Trust administration

Managing a trust or estate can be legally, personally, and financially complex. We are here to simplify the process and allow you to focus on enjoying the wealth you’ve built. Each client is paired with a dedicated trust advisor who works closely with both you and your trustee(s), providing personalized, ongoing support tailored to your specific needs. 

Here’s how we can help:

Comprehensive trust management

Acting as your trustee or working on your behalf, we make informed decisions to protect and grow your assets, ensuring your trust is managed effectively and aligned with your goals.

Caring for your loved ones

We oversee the seamless distribution of assets to you and your beneficiaries, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of your wishes. 

Transparent recordkeeping

We maintain meticulous records of all transactions and provide regular, easy-to-understand updates, so both you and your beneficiaries have complete visibility into the trust’s activities. 

Tax optimization

We work closely with tax professionals to ensure your trust is managed in a tax-efficient manner, reducing liabilities and maximizing the value passed on to your beneficiaries. 

Risk management and asset protection

We help protect the trust’s assets through strategies that mitigate risks, including market volatility, legal claims, and other external threats. 

Trust compliance

We ensure the trust complies with all relevant laws and regulations, regularly reviewing legal requirements to keep your trust in good standing. 

Ongoing adjustments

As life circumstances change, we provide guidance to monitor and adjust the trust’s provisions, ensuring your estate plan evolves with your needs. 

Specialized trusts

We offer expertise in managing specialized trusts, such as charitable, special needs, or irrevocable life insurance trusts, tailored to meet unique goals and circumstances. 

Efficient estate settlement

For trusts integrated into estate plans, we handle the entire settlement process—managing taxes, paying debts, and distributing assets—ensuring everything is done smoothly and in compliance with legal requirements. 

Sarah T. Connolly | Private Clients Lawyer | Nixon Peabody LLP
“I am proud of the platform we have created and the first-class service we provide. And as a client of Nixon Peabody Trust Company, I get to experience that service first-hand. The team takes the time to understand my vision for the future for my family and me, and they do an excellent job implementing that vision.”
Sarah ConnollyBoard Chair
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