Why Garden State Trust

1Expertise and Experience

Garden State Trust Company is authorized by the respective Departments of Banking in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to provide trust and wealth management services. Our team of experienced professionals understand the intricacies of trust and estate planning, investment management, and financial planning as well as trust and estate administration.

2Personalized Service

Garden State Trust Company offers personalized, client-focused service by collaborating closely with individuals, families, and their advisors to tailor solutions that meet unique financial goals.

3Continuity and Reliability

The knowledge of a corporate trustee cannot be overstated as individual trustees rarely possess the level of experience required to manage the important substantive and procedural aspects of trust and estate administration. Establishing a trust relationship with Garden State Trust Company ensures continuity of asset management, which is especially important for long-term wealth preservation and generational planning. Unlike individuals who may pass away, change roles, or lack the necessary judgment and experience, as a corporate trustee we provide unbiased, dependable oversight.

4Fiduciary Duty

As a professional trustee, Garden State Trust Company is bound by a fiduciary duty, which means we are legally obligated to act in the best interests of the trust beneficiaries. Our approach reduces the risk of mismanagement or conflicts of interest that can arise with family members or less experienced trustees.

5Specialized Trust Services

Garden State Trust Company manages a variety of trust structures, including:

• Revocable Trusts (Funded and Stand-by)
• Irrevocable Trusts
• Testamentary Trusts
• Special Needs Trusts
• Supplemental Needs Trusts
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Asset Protection Trusts

6Objective Investment Management

Garden State Trust Company provides objective professional investment management and, or advice, aligning financial strategies with the needs of the beneficiaries.

7Efficient Estate Settlement

Garden State Trust Company provides efficient estate administration, ensuring assets are gathered, managed, and distributed according to the terms of the will while minimizing stress and potential disputes among heirs. GSTC provides oversight and transparency during administration.

8Local Presence with National Resources

Headquartered in New Jersey, Garden State Trust Company combines a strong local presence with access to national financial networks and resources, delivering sophisticated solutions with a personal touch. As a trust service office of Midwest Trust Company, an independent trust company managing $13 billion in assets, we leverage their resources while maintaining our independence and steadfast commitment to meeting our clients’ unique needs.

By choosing Garden State Trust Company, individuals can ensure their trust and estate plan will be managed professionally, securely, and with the long-term needs of their beneficiaries in mind.