The Value of an Objective Advisor
As a part of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Hawthorn has a well-known reputation for administering complex estates and multi-generational trusts. Our expertise and institutional memory in these matters dates back 160 years and we continue to provide generational continuity today.
Naming an objective corporate fiduciary as your executor can be a wise decision. It helps relieve family members of a tremendous burden and may avoid potentially volatile family situations.
As your advisor, we will:
- Provide unbiased and independent advice
- Help to preserve your life's work
- Work to transfer assets to future generations according to your wishes
- Coordinate family meetings
- Engage younger generations in the process
When you choose Hawthorn to administer your trust or estate, you offer your family expertise, experience, objectivity and understanding support.
Trust Administration
Hawthorn administers a variety of trusts: revocable, irrevocable life insurance, charitable, asset protection, total return, gift, and dynasty and Delaware trusts, through PNC Delaware Trust Company. Our fiduciary advisors can help you explore option(s) as you determine which meet your objectives and wealth planning needs.
Executor/Estate Administration
PNC Bank, National Association and PNC Delaware Trust Company, of which Hawthorn is a part, can be named as your executor, working closely with family members and legal and tax advisors to help maximize tax savings and minimize costs. We will effectively administer your estate plan.
Evaluation of Trust Structures
Together with your legal and other advisors, Hawthorn can review, recommend and create appropriate trust structures to meet your needs, including: revocable, irrevocable life insurance, charitable remainder, asset protection, total return, gift, dynasty and Delaware personal trusts, through PNC Delaware Trust Company.
Guardian and Conservator
PNC Bank, National Association and PNC Delaware Trust Company, of which Hawthorn is a part, may occasionally serve as the guardian and conservator for a client.