San Diego Estate and Trust Administration

At Golemb Accountancy Corporation, we specialize in the comprehensive administration of estates and trusts, so all financial matters are handled with precision and care. From tax preparation to managing assets and reporting, our services are designed to support your fiduciary responsibilities and make the process smoother for your clients or your family.

Guiding You Through Every Step

We work with professional fiduciaries, attorneys, surviving spouses, family members, executors, and trustees to guide them through all aspects of estate and trust administration. Our services cover everything from income tax preparation to financial planning for the decedent’s estate. We make sure that each step complies with legal obligations and supports your fiduciary role, giving you peace of mind during what can be a complex and emotional process.

Creating Systems for Documentation and Reporting

One of the key responsibilities in estate and trust administration is accurate reporting. We help you establish clear systems for documenting and chronicling every activity within the estate or trust, ensuring that all information is readily available for reporting to interested parties. This helps you meet your fiduciary duties and keeps the process transparent.

Supporting Decision-Making: Assets, Liabilities, and Distributions

Whether it's deciding on the sale of assets, paying liabilities, or managing distributions to beneficiaries, we provide the financial insight you need to make informed choices. Our process is proactive, so you have the right information at the right time to make the best decisions for the estate.

Expertise in Estate and Trust Taxation

Tax preparation for estates and trusts can be complicated, but it’s an area where we bring specialized knowledge. We handle tax returns for probate estates, simple and complex trusts, charitable remainder annuities, and unitrusts. Our team prepares many of these returns each year, ensuring that all tax obligations are met while minimizing potential issues.

Court-Required Accountings and Trust Documentation

We provide accountings in the format required by the court for probate estates, trusts, and conservatorships. Whether it’s a court-ordered accounting or documentation for trustees and beneficiaries, we ensure that all financial records are clear, accurate, and properly reported.

Tailored Management Services

Not every client needs the same level of assistance, so we offer flexible management services that can be tailored to your specific needs. From helping you with basic monthly bank reconciliations to managing all of your financial affairs - including making bank deposits, paying bills, and maintaining financial records, we’re here to do as much or as little as you need.

Choosing the Right Trustee

Choosing the right trustee or executor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your estate plan. While many people consider asking a friend or family member to take on this role, it’s important to remember that administering an estate is a complex, multi-year process that carries significant legal responsibilities. We’re here to help you choose the best person for the job and provide support along the way.

Reach Out to Golemb Accountancy Corporation 

We understand that estate and trust administration can feel overwhelming, which is why we focus on creating a comfortable, client-centered experience. Whether we meet in person or virtually through Zoom, we’re here to listen, guide you through the process, and make sure you feel confident in every decision.

Whether you’re a fiduciary, an attorney, or a family member managing a loved one’s estate, Golemb Accountancy Corporation is here to help. Contact us today to discuss how we can support you in managing the financial details while you focus on what matters most.

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Helpful Terms and Definitions

The Trust - Successor Trustee

You are the first Trustee of your Trust. The Trust operates both when you are alive and after you have passed away and can control important issues like; how you choose to live, who you choose to support, how you will be cared for if you become incapacitated, the standards others have to follow to receive your generosity and who is in charge of getting work done, etc.

The Will - Executor

Your "Last Will and Testament" is your written plan for your assets after your death. Often, a "Pour Over" will is used in conjunction with the Trust documents and instructs the Executor to put assets into the Trust if this was not accomplished before death. This document also lists who you select as guardian(s) for minor children.

Power of Attorney for Finance - Attorney-in-Fact (or Agent)

This document may have different titles and yet it has far reaching instructions and is only in effect while you are living. We recommend that you read all of your documents and understand when your Attorney-in-Fact can begin serving you.

Advance Health Care Directive

Agent for Health-care - Your selected Agent may be the one to decide what medical procedures will be performed on you, when you cannot speak for yourself. We recommend that a friend or family member who is close to you serve as Agent.