Wills, Estates & Other Trusts in the US

Trust in trusts

Wills, estates and other trusts are organized to pool securities and other assets on behalf of their beneficiaries. The revenue of these entities can be quite volatile and significantly impacted by economic and financial market conditions. Prior to the arrival of the global financial crisis and the havoc it wreaked on asset prices generally, trust and agency account assets increased significantly between 2002 and 2007. As the US entered the recession, there were high number of bankruptcies and experienced a very bumpy ride. However, as time passes, the demand for trusts and estates is expected to grow strongly.

This industry comprises legal entities, trusts, estates, or agency accounts, administered on behalf of the beneficiaries under the terms of a trust agreement, will, or agency agreement. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.