Legacy Planning for Future Generations

Strategies for the preservation of generational wealth

For high-net-worth families, engaging the next generation in your estate planning provides a foundation for the smooth transfer of generational wealth and responsible stewardship of family assets into the future.

The Private Wealth Management team at Commerce Trust shares perspectives on preparing your heirs for a significant inheritance, implementing family governance, and key estate planning considerations for assets with sentimental value such as personal property and real estate.

Connect with us to learn more about our estate planning and family office services.

 

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For many high-net-worth families, preparing heirs for a significant inheritance involves reinforcing values and behaviors intended to preserve family wealth across generations.

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Implementing family governance gives high-net-worth families a framework to engage the next generation in your estate planning.

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Assets that have sentimental value for you and your family present unique estate planning challenges. Read about estate planning considerations for passing down art, collectibles, or other valuable personal property such as family heirlooms, vintage cars, or jewelry.

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Estate planning for family real estate assets such as a family home, land, farm, or ranch has unique challenges and considerations. Read about strategies for the transfer of ownership and continued management of your family’s real estate property.

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What is a dynasty trust? Read about advantages and considerations of a dynasty trust, and how one benefits several generations of the grantor’s descendants and supports transfer tax planning.

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A Team of Specialists Working Together For You

Led by your relationship manager, your multi-disciplinary team will collaborate to offer guidance on a wide range of wealth management needs that takes into account your holistic financial picture.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management Consultant


Initially evaluates your situation, gathers information, presents our capabilities and assembles the in-house team. 

Financial Planner

Financial Planner


Works in coordination with your other Commerce Trust advisors to deliver objective financial planning advice and customized planning strategies to meet your needs.

Private Client Advisor

Private Client Advisor


Helps you develop a financial roadmap based on your personal and family goals and is responsible for coordinating the efforts of other team members and external advisors, such as your estate planning attorney and accountant.

Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager


Creates and monitors your investment portfolio based on your objectives and risk tolerance.

Private Banker

Private Banker


Aligns your banking needs with other aspects of your plan, from sophisticated financing to daily checking, savings and credit card needs.

Specialty Services Advisors

Specialty Services Advisors

Families with significant wealth may employ the services of Commerce Family Office. Our specialty services also include expertise on complex assets such as business ownership, residential, commercial and farm real estate, oil, gas and mineral management.

  • Commerce Family Office
  • Family Business Planning Solutions
  • Residential Real Estate Management
  • Commercial Real Estate Management
  • Farm Real Estate Management
  • Oil, Gas and Mineral Asset Management

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