One of the more common questions that a trustee receives from beneficiaries is what information is needed for the trustee […]
Read MoreDistribution Requests: Why So Many Questions?
March 12, 2025
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Modernizing Outdated Delaware Trusts
September 19, 2023
When establishing a trust, one of the biggest concerns for a family is how the trust instrument, often an irrevocable […]
Read MoreDelaware Trust Act 2023
September 7, 2023
Delaware Trust Act 2023 (the “Act”) was signed into law on August 31, 2023 by Governor Carney. Below is a […]
Read MoreThe Trust Instrument: How Trustees Interpret Common Trust Provisions
May 30, 2023
Many considerations go into the planning and drafting of a trust instrument: For what purpose do you need the trust? […]
Read MoreEstate Planning Considerations for the Non-Citizen Spouse
When you are planning your estate and your spouse is not a US citizen, there is something very important to […]
Read MoreChoosing a Fiduciary
It’s well known that a directed trust offers a number of benefits over the traditional model of one fiduciary making […]
Read More2022 Delaware Trust Conference
October 24, 2022
Commonwealth Trust Company has been a long-time supporter of the Delaware Bankers Association and is proud to have, once again, […]
Read MoreTrust Act 2022
August 22, 2022
On June 30, 2022, Governor John Carney signed into law the Delaware Trust Act 2022. This Act includes several important […]
Read MoreTrust Act 2021
August 5, 2021
On June 30, 2021, Governor John Carney signed into law the Delaware Trust Act 2021. This Act includes several important […]
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