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Appointing Northern Trust as executor or personal representative assures that your instructions will be carried out and your beneficiaries will receive expert personal attention throughout the administration of your estate.

As executor or personal representative, we take on the responsibility of settling an estate, including:

Above all, the executor or personal representative is responsible for managing the estate so that the interests of both immediate and future beneficiaries are served.

Northern Trust's Commitment to Estate Settlement
Northern Trust's Estate Settlement staff has vast experience in settling complex estates. Our administrators, investment management experts, and tax specialists have built a reputation for accurate, efficient estate settlement. When Northern Trust settles an estate, our professionals are the primary contacts for beneficiaries, attorneys, and other individuals interested in the estate.

Our technical abilities are equaled by the ongoing personal attention and concern we bring to each estate under our care. Family members can count on us to listen carefully, to explain proceedings to those unfamiliar with complicated settlement procedures, and to be present every step of the way as special arrangements are made and carried out. And we’re prepared to help beneficiaries revise their own financial plans once estate assets have been distributed.

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