Trusts & Estates in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Full of trust: An aging population and the growing number of wealthy households are anticipated to boost industry assets

The Trusts and Estates industry comprises trusts, estates and agency accounts administered on behalf of beneficiaries under the terms established in a fiduciary contract. Industry revenue, composed primarily of capital gains on trusted assets and ordinary dividends, exhibited an increase over the past five years. The industry benefited from substantial yields in equity markets and appreciation in house prices during the current period. Over the past five years, revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 2.8% to $221.4 billion, including an expected 4.2% increase in 2023. Profit is expected to dip to 50.5% of revenue in 2023 from 51.1% in 2018. This industry includes personal trusts, estates and agency accounts that are managed on behalf of beneficiaries under terms of a trust agreement, will or agency agreement. Industry revenue is defined as the income generated by the assets in the entity. This may be in the form of interest, dividends and other investment income. Income may be held by the entity or distributed to beneficiaries. Fees for estate planning or drafting wills are not included in this industry’s revenue. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.