Garden State Trust Company

Garden State Trust Company We were founded on three very simple guiding principles – Communication, Objectivity and Trust.

Building a solid foundation for your retirement years should be a manageable process. As an independent trust company, Garden State Trust will help you and your family develop a plan designed to assist you from investment management to estate planning and settlement of your estate. With an emphasis on communication and trust, our clients enjoy peace of mind knowing they have a comprehensive plan for the future.

In this month’s newsletter, learn why asset allocation plays a critical role in building a strong investment portfolio. ...
07/15/2026

In this month’s newsletter, learn why asset allocation plays a critical role in building a strong investment portfolio.

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Nobody lives forever, and that includes executors and trustees. In some cases, the executor or trustee is only tasked wi...
07/15/2026

Nobody lives forever, and that includes executors and trustees. In some cases, the executor or trustee is only tasked with the transfer of assets and it may be a job that is completed in a fairly short amount of time. In other cases, it involves continuous management, sometimes over years or decades.

One of the co-executors of Michael Jackson’s estate, John McClain, passed away at 71 in May. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-05-27/john-mcclain-michael-jackson-co-executor-dead The estate is still in court, and now will be represented by the remaining executor as sole executor, John Branca. Sometimes, the best choice for trustee or executor might be someone deeply familiar with the assets already, other times it might be someone who is more familiar with wealth transitions such as a corporate trustee. In any event, it’s important to have a backup plan in case the initial trustee or executor isn’t able to finish the job. One benefit of a corporate trustee, such as Garden State Trust Company, is that we continue to be available even if a trust officer gets sick themselves. Even if you plan to have a family member act as trustee, you might want to consider us for that backup role. Let us know if you’d like more information.

https://gstrustco.com/trusts-estates/executor-services/

A recent Fortune article, brought up the point that the recent initial public offering of stock by SpaceX is expected to...
07/08/2026

A recent Fortune article, brought up the point that the recent initial public offering of stock by SpaceX is expected to make 4,400 of their employees millionaires, and some 400 have stakes that could be $100 million! https://fortune.com/2026/06/11/spacex-ipo-wealth-jumps-executives-to-skilled-trade-welders-becoming-millionaires-elon-musk-trillionaire-status/ The types of jobs that received stock compensation varied greatly, from welders and machinists to coders.

That is an extraordinary payday, and after the 180-day lock-up period is over they’ll need to decide what to do with their stock. This type of sudden wealth can be hard to hold onto, as evidenced by athletes and lottery winners who don’t maintain their level of wealth for very long. Learn about steps that can help make sudden wealth, lasting wealth https://gstrustco.com/blog/2026/07/07/sudden-wealth-lasting-wealth/

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Garden State Trust Company wishes you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. Happy 250th, America!
07/04/2026

Garden State Trust Company wishes you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. Happy 250th, America!

Semiquincentennial is a word you don’t hear that often. When you’re going to be celebrating 250 years, it doesn’t hurt t...
07/01/2026

Semiquincentennial is a word you don’t hear that often. When you’re going to be celebrating 250 years, it doesn’t hurt to break out the seven syllable words to demonstrate just how impressive the occasion is.

This July 4th will be the semiquicentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a document we celebrate and reread each year as a reminder of the remarkable vision of our nation’s founders. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript At Garden State Trust company, we like to have a little extra celebration for being an independent trust company too, so we can focus entirely on trust services for our clients.

Happy Fourth of July!

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Being a pet caregiver has been shown to both extend lifespans as well as quality of life, but there are also many times ...
06/24/2026

Being a pet caregiver has been shown to both extend lifespans as well as quality of life, but there are also many times when the pet outlives its owner. An often-overlooked part of estate planning is considering who will take care of pets. Sometimes, it is not feasible for someone to suddenly take on the responsibility of the pet, or doesn’t have the accommodations needed for it. Perhaps they live in a building that doesn’t allow pets. On the other hand, there might even be fights among heirs over who gets to keep a favorite pet. Sometimes the pet shares the grief and can be a living remembrance of the relationship and person.

What can an estate planner do? One can leave a letter of instruction to be opened on death. While not legally binding, it can dictate preferences about what should be done, and the instructions about the pet’s care might be included there. A provision can be included in a will to direct who will take care of the pets and provide funds for their care. Should there be no family or friends that can take on the responsibility, there are organizations that could help rehome the pet. An addendum to a larger trust might be made to provide funds for the pet as well.

https://gstrustco.com/solutions-services/trustee-services/

“No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child.” –Abraham LincolnHappy Father's Day from Garden State Trust C...
06/21/2026

“No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child.” –Abraham Lincoln

Happy Father's Day from Garden State Trust Company!

Another Father’s Day is upon us, and one might be thinking about gifts. However, the often-heard refrain that “you don’t...
06/17/2026

Another Father’s Day is upon us, and one might be thinking about gifts. However, the often-heard refrain that “you don’t need to get me anything” may be serious instead of empty words. According to a survey by YouGov about a third of the fathers surveyed said they would prefer no gifts. The majority responded that their favorite activity on Father’s Day is spending time with their kids. https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/49590-what-do-american-dads-want-for-fathers-day

One way to spend time together and connect might be by watching a movie centered around the love and struggles of a father, and Parade.com has put together a list of 55 movies that might fit the bill for Father’s Day. https://parade.com/1219965/stephanieosmanski/fathers-day-movies/

Regardless of whether you celebrate with a gift, some time together, or something else entirely, we hope all the fathers have a marvelous Father’s Day this year.

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When naming a trustee in your estate plan, do you want a trustee who says "yes" to every request? Maybe not. Learn why...
06/15/2026

When naming a trustee in your estate plan, do you want a trustee who says "yes" to every request? Maybe not. Learn why in this month’s newsletter.

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Obituaries may be considered pretty commonplace, as they have largely been similar in the newspaper as we’ve grown up. H...
06/11/2026

Obituaries may be considered pretty commonplace, as they have largely been similar in the newspaper as we’ve grown up. However, newspapers are becoming scarcer, scammers exploiting personal information are on the rise, and thus creating an obituary might involve new angles. Read more in our latest blog: “New Considerations for Publishing Obituaries”: https://gstrustco.com/blog/2026/06/10/new-considerations-for-publishing-obituaries/

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