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Welcome to SDTC's Private Family Trust Company Website!

Traditionally, families have chosen as their trustees, family members, advisors and/or commercial trustees with whom they have had professional or business relationships with over the years. There are now many compelling reasons for families to establish their own Private Family Trust Companies (PFTCs). PFTCs allow them to involve these family members, advisors and institutions, all with the goal of providing fiduciary and other wealth management services to the family, through the family owned PFTC. Additionally, the PFTC provides the family with several advantages and benefits they could not otherwise attain. South Dakota has been identified by several wealthy families and their advisors as the top jurisdiction in the US for Private Family Trust Companies.

South Dakota Trust Company, LLC (SDTC) serves as corporate agent and/or trustee agent for several PFTCs established in South Dakota. The process and cost to establish a PFTC in South Dakota as well as the ongoing administration and maintenance is very favorable as compared with other trust jurisdictions. Additionally, the trust and tax laws in South Dakota are the country's best!

Trust accounts representing more than $9 billion in assets under administration.

200 combined years of experience.

worked with more than 25% of the Forbes 400.

more than 25 types of trusts available.

work with most types of Non-Financial Assets.

several Private Family Trust Company relationships worth in excess of  $60 billion

ranked annually one of the top advisor friendly trust companies by Bloomberg Magazine.

rated the Best Trust Jurisdiction in the U.S. by Trusts & Estates Magazine (1/04; 1/07; 1/10)

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