Archive for June, 2026

When a Beneficiary Requests a Trust Distribution What a Corporate Trustee Considers When a beneficiary asks for money from a trust, the request may seem simple. For a corporate trustee, it is a fiduciary decision. The trustee must follow the trust document, honor the settlor’s intent, treat beneficiaries fairly, and protect trust assets for their […]

Market Update and Economic Developments The S&P 500 posted a strong 5.26% return in May, finishing the month at record highs and bringing the year-to-date return to 11.27%. This marks a strong reversal from the market low at the end of March, with the index rallying close to 20% since the market bottom. Technology led [...]