• Independent Estate Trustee

    We offer estate trustee services for administering and distributing estates when no suitable family member, individual, or institution is available to resolve family disputes or manage asset liquidation effectively. Trustee designations can be made during the creation of trusts and wills, or we can serve as a successor trustee if the original trustee becomes unable or unsuitable to serve.

    Impartial Estate Administration

    Our team brings deep fiduciary experience and objectivity to minimize conflict and maximize efficiency. We focus on protecting the interests of all beneficiaries while preserving the integrity of the estate.

    Appointed Before or After Death

    Trustors can name us as independent trustees while drafting their estate plan, providing peace of mind for the future. We can also be appointed as successor trustees if the original trustee becomes unavailable or unsuitable to fulfill their duties.

    Support When You Most Need It

    Family loss can trigger emotional and financial complexities that require calm, capable oversight. We act as a neutral party to manage disputes, distribute assets, and ensure the trust’s intent is honored.

    Court-tested Expertise

    We are routinely appointed by state and federal courts to serve as fiduciaries, trustees, and estate administrators. We are skilled in resolving complicated family dynamics, untangling asset structures, and coordinating legal compliance—bringing order to the most complex of circumstances.

    What we provide as Independent Estate Trustees:

    • Neutral leadership in asset distribution and conflict resolution
    • Transparent, methodical estate administration aligned with legal and fiduciary duties
    • Trusted support when family relationships are strained or complex
  • Independent Board Member

    In boardroom disputes, an independent voice can break deadlocks and restore focus on business success and governance.

    Neutral Leadership When It Matters Most

    We serve as impartial board members to help companies move forward with sound, unbiased judgment. We are highly experienced in resolving internal conflicts while preserving long-term business value.

    Experience Across Complex Governance Scenarios

    We have served as board members in contentious family businesses, multi-stakeholder environments, and companies in transition.

    Our approach blends objectivity with business acumen to help boards navigate critical decisions with discretion and professionalism.

    Strategic Insight for Private Company Boards

    Corporations often need independent directors with specific skills in finance, operations, or governance. We provide board member services for companies seeking outside perspective and credibility.

    Elevating Boardroom Performance

    Independent directors can help professionalize the board, introduce best practices, and balance internal interests. Whether serving temporarily or long-term, we bring strategic clarity and focus to the boardroom—not just as advisors, but as highly qualified decision-makers where it counts.

    Our range of Independent Board Member services include:

    • Conflict resolution and tie-breaker participation in board disputes
    • Strategic contributions to governance, finance, and succession
    • Objective oversight for high-stakes decisions and family-run enterprises

“We were on the brink of financial ruin. GT gave us the tools to overcome the unsurmountable and focus on a bright future.”

Eric Watanabe
Owner, Signature Pools and Landscapes
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