What Is A Trust?

 

A trust is a legal structure set up in order to transfer assets advantageously to beneficiaries - often your spouse, children, grandchildren or a charity. To establish a trust, you provide instructions in a Trust Agreement prepared by an attorney. The assets you transfer to the trust are managed and distributed by First Financial Bank as a trustee in accordance with the Trust Agreement.

A trust may be the most important financial legacy you ever create. Your trust contains assets you have carefully safeguarded, along with your instructions on how these assets are to be protected and distributed to the people you care about. With First Financial Wealth Management, you can be confident that your wishes will be carried out just as you have planned.

Is A Trust Right For You?

In order to ensure a trust is the right way to protect your legacy, our team suggests you consider creating a trust if your situation meets the conditions described below. If you are unsure whether a trust is best for you, our team is happy to meet with you to further discuss the option of a trust.

  • Your assets have increased substantially in value, potentially exposing your estate to high taxes
  • You are concerned about controlling "who gets what and when" in the event of your death or incapacity
  • You have children from a previous marriage
  • You have special-needs children whom you want to support
  • You have a financial interest in a business
  • You own property in two or more states
  • You want to simplify life by appointing a dependable agent to pay bills and keep tax records for yourself or a loved one
  • You are concerned about your assets or your children's future inheritance being vulnerable to a creditor

Benefits Of A Trust

 

A trust can be a very powerful tool when managing your legacy. If you have decided a trust is right for you, explore the benefits of a trust. First Financial Bank as trustee can help you accomplish these goals.

 

  • Enforcing terms of a trust pursuant to grantor's intent
  • Understanding and applying laws
  • Duty of loyalty and impartiality to all beneficiaries
  • Comfort knowing your plan will be carried out in a professional manner

Estate Settlement Services Overview

 

After the hard work you have put in to plan your financial legacy, your wishes deserve to be honored. It is often difficult for a family member or friend to handle the personal and legal responsibilities of settling an estate, especially when they are still struggling with the loss of a loved one.

Let our team of trust professionals serve as an executor or personal representative of your estate. As an experienced corporate fiduciary, we comply with strict standards that ensure your wishes are carried out as expressed in your will.

How We Can Help

Our experienced trust services team will take care of all the complex and cumbersome details surrounding your estate settlement. Explore below what services we will provide for you and your loved ones.

  • Ensure your estate assets are protected and invested effectively
  • Facilitate payment of estate expenses
  • Meet with beneficiaries as needed
  • Prepare and file tax returns
  • Distribute assets to beneficiaries properly and efficiently
  • Maintain documentation required to settle an estate
  • Coordinate with attorneys, accountants, appraisers, real estate agents, insurance companies, etc. as needed

What Matters Now Is What You Protect,
Not What You Earn

Over the years, you’ve done everything right.
Saved diligently, invested wisely and made prudent financial choices.
Now it’s time to protect the legacy you’ve created.

Contact a trust officer today!

Andrew Samocki

Andrew Samocki

Trust Officer

255 East Fifth Street
Suite 800
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

513-979-5868 Andrew.Samocki@bankatfirst.com

Holly Trobok

Holly Trobok

Trust Officer

255 East Fifth Street
Suite 800
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

513-246-2133
Holly.Trobok@bankatfirst.com

Mark Welch

Mark Welch

Trust Officer

815 S Breiel Blvd
Middletown, Ohio 45044

513-603-4049
Mark.Welch@bankatfirst.com

Shannon Rudnicki

Shannon Rudnicki

Trust Officer

300 High Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011

513-867-4878
Shannon.Rudnicki@bankatfirst.com

William Helmbrecht

William Helmbrecht

Trust Officer

125 Third Street
Columbus, Indiana

812-376-1718
William.Helmbrecht@bankatfirst.com

Seth Keele

Seth Keele

Trust Officer

125 Third Street
Columbus, Indiana

812-373-1410
Seth.Keele@bankatfirst.com

Steven Hammer

Steven Hammer

Trust Officer

State Rd 114 W
North Manchester, Indiana

260.982.3808
Steven.Hammer@bankatfirst.com

Cathy Kuhl

Cathy Kuhl

Trust Officer

300 High Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011

513-867-4831
Cathy.Kuhl@bankatfirst.com

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