Trust Structures

Advisory & Trust Management

The Company provides services for the client needs relating to lifetime and testamentary management of assets.

  • Private Trust Companies (PTC)
  • Purpose Trusts
  • Asset Protection Trusts
  • Charitable Trusts

The Bahamian PTC

A Bahamian Private Trust Company (PTC) is formed for the express purpose of acting as trustee of a specific trust or group of trusts for the client's family members.

The Architecture

The Private Trust Company Structure

PTC Structure
Advantages

Why Opt for a Bahamian PTC?

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Control
Full flexibility to appoint board members from among family members and/or trust advisors.
Influence
The trustee is genuinely knowledgeable of the needs, background and dynamics of the family.
Privacy
The PTC limits the circulation and disclosure of information concerning the family affairs.
Continuity
A trusted advisor relationship delivers continuity of service across trustees and generations.
Flexibility
The PTC powers can be fully tailored to meet the specific needs of each family.
Education
Involving the next generation is an effective way of preserving wealth.
Cost
Ongoing costs can be very attractive at the more sophisticated end of the market.
Fiduciary Risk
Individuals can act in trusteeship without exposing personal assets to unlimited liability.
Asset Holdings
Real estate, boats, aircraft, artwork, and operating companies held within the same structure.