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The Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in the effective governance of any organization, including the private family trust company. Board members fulfill their roles and responsibilities, in part, by holding regular meetings that utilize a comprehensive agenda. One vital tool for an effective Board meeting is the meeting agenda. Here, ten sugg...

Tennessee enacted a new trust bill effective July 1, 2024 that made several key changes to Tennessee’s trust laws as well as an important change to the Tennessee general partnership statute. Another highlight includes changes to the Tennessee Revised Uniform Partnership Act, which may enable interests in a family-owned general partnership to qualif...

There are various laws and issues to take into account when considering a state in which to form a Private Trust Company, including requirements around annual reporting, residency of personnel, and capital requirements. This report provides a side-by-side comparison of state PTC laws across key states: Ohio, Florida, Texas, and Tennessee.

In collaboration with a consortium of interested parties, including Holland & Knight attorneys, the Tennessee legislature has made significant strides toward securing and maintaining the state’s status as one of the leading jurisdictions for trust administration. These efforts have resulted in more consequential improvements to the Tennessee’s ...