How Family Governance Protects Generational Wealth

Clear communication and structure are essential for high-net-worth families to protect their assets. Even the best players need a coach—and a playbook. For ultra-high-net-worth families, that playbook, called family governance, is the key to successfully stewarding wealth and family businesses from one generation to the next. Of course, each family is unique, so there are […]

Expanding Possibilities: Investment Residency in New Zealand

Executive Vice President Whit Batchelor joined a panel of industry experts to share insights on New Zealand residency options. Whittier Trust recently hosted a webinar examining the growing interest among American families in New Zealand residency — a trend that has surged more than 100%. The discussion explored how New Zealand’s political stability, wealth planning […]

Key Observations and Whittier Trust Insights on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, otherwise known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), which made permanent many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), accelerated the elimination of green energy tax credits introduced as part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, while delivering targeted tax […]

Three Things to Do Before You Sell Your Company

Structuring the sale of your business to preserve your assets and legacy. Many entrepreneurs looking to sell their business are unaware of how many options they have in structuring that sale and the profound differences those different paths can make. A well-planned sale can save thousands—or even millions—of dollars in taxes and lay the foundation […]