Trust Services

Cornerstone Private Asset Trust Company, LLC, a boutique trust company, helps clients implement their estate planning goals and transition wealth from one generation to the next. We provide services above and beyond those of a traditional trust company by focusing on the uniqueness of each client, and their long-term goals.

Client Centered

Focused
We focus on the uniqueness of each client, knowing we must first understand longer term goals to ensure a successful outcome.

Customized
We create a customized portfolio to best meet the needs of the trust, of the grantor, and ultimately of the trust beneficiaries. We also provide comprehensive education for beneficiaries on the financial resources set aside for their benefit. We walk alongside beneficiaries and assist them as the grantor's dream for their family are realized years and decades after the grantor has passed on.

Flexible
We can also serve as the agent for individual trustees, as conservators to perform administrative duties for those unable to manage their own affairs, or as personal representatives and executors of estates. In addition, being established as a trust company in South Dakota provides additional advantages.

How a Trust Protects Your Assets and Loved Ones

How a Trust Protects Your Assets and Loved Ones

Many retirees spend a lifetime building successful businesses or accumulating wealth and have an expectation for their families to benefit from their years of hard work. These people want to preserve their wealth in a way that is consistent with their values and provides measurable benefits to their family. This is where a trust comes into play.

The South Dakota Advantage

Each state has its own set of trust laws. The state of South Dakota is considered one of the top states to set up a trust because of the favorable trust laws. No matter where you live you can take advantage of the benefits and flexibility afforded with a South Dakota trust. Here are some specifics of the South Dakota advantage:

  • No State Income Tax on income, capital gains, dividends, interest, intangibles or any other income
  • Unlimited trust duration
  • Self-settled asset protection trusts
  • Third party discretionary trust laws for asset protection
  • Some of the best privacy statutes for trusts in the United States
  • Modern trust laws that allow for directed and delegated trusts
  • Flexibility and control over or input on investment and distributions decisions
  • Efficient and cost-effective processes for trust modification, reformation, decanting and virtual representation

 South Dakota vs Minnesota Trust Law Desk Reference Guide

Personal Trust Services

Personal Trust Services

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Frequently Asked Trust Questions

Frequently Asked Trust Questions

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Resources

Trust Services Summary

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Why Choose a Professional Trustee?

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Full Service Trust Packet

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Delegated/Directed Trust Service Packet

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