January 17, 2024
How to Choose The Best State to Set Up Your Trust
We go over the best states for personal trusts, covering major considerations like taxes, privacy, asset protection, decanting, and types of trusts.
Publications, Blog, and News
Insights from the Commonwealth team to keep you updated.
November 14, 2023
Commonwealth Trust’s 2023 Events, Seminars, and Speaking Engagements
Our team traveled around the country this year to sponsor and attend estate planning and trust events, and share our expertise and knowledge through seminars and panels.
November 6, 2023
Domesticating a Foreign Trust
Historically, many high-net-worth families chose to create trusts offshore due to the extensive asset protection and privacy laws offered by […]
October 17, 2023
Letter of Wishes: A Valuable Tool in Domestic Trust Planning
Creating a trust is a huge leap of faith for most individuals. It means trusting someone else to make decisions […]
September 19, 2023
Modernizing Outdated Delaware Trusts
When establishing a trust, one of the biggest concerns for a family is how the trust instrument, often an irrevocable […]
September 7, 2023
Delaware Trust Act 2023
Delaware Trust Act 2023 (the “Act”) was signed into law on August 31, 2023 by Governor Carney. Below is a […]
July 12, 2023
What to Think About When Making a Trust Silent
Trusts are powerful tools for managing and distributing assets, ensuring the smooth transfer of wealth from one generation to the […]
June 1, 2023
What is a Directed Trust
Commonwealth Trust Company explores what a directed trust is, how it works, and the benefits it offers.
May 30, 2023
The Trust Instrument: How Trustees Interpret Common Trust Provisions
Many considerations go into the planning and drafting of a trust instrument: For what purpose do you need the trust? […]