As a fiduciary, you must handle complex, time-consuming tasks at a sensitive and emotional time. Having access to the right tools and experienced professionals can help provide you with the support you need.
Tools
eBook
For a guide to the estate settlement process, download our full eBook below. You’ll find pertinent information, including:
- Navigating responsibilities during a time of grief
- Understanding executor and trustee responsibilities
- Common estate settlement challenges
Planning considerations for executors
Every estate is different. Download our starting list of things to consider if you have been appointed as executor.
Resources
If you need assistance settling an estate or have questions regarding brokerage or banking accounts, we can help.
Wells Fargo Estate Services Team
(for accounts associated with a Wealth & Investment Management relationship balance of $10 million or greater and subject to the acceptance of the Estate Services business group):
855-355-8088
or email
estateservices@wellsfargo.com
- Estate planning document review
- Probate and trust administration
- Fiduciary investment management
- Business advisory services including business valuations and closely held asset management; oil, gas, and mineral rights management; real estate asset management; and post-mortem tax planning and preparation
For help with decedent Wells Fargo savings, checking, and other bank accounts:
Wells Fargo Estate Care Center at 888-790-7980 or visit
wellsfargo.com/help/estate-care-center
Banking professionals can tell you what steps are necessary to obtain account information.
Brokerage Services:
866-281-7436
Check recent account statement from Wells Fargo Advisors for name and number of decedent's financial advisor.
Trust services are available through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Company, N.A.
