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OnlySolusSolus Trust is uniquely positioned amongst trust companies in British Columbia.

ABOUT US

Solus Trust Company Limited is a privately owned, non-deposit taking, independent trust company.  We are not owned by nor have any affiliation with any other financial institution like a bank, credit union or investment firm.  We are dedicated to offering personalized fiduciary services in British Columbia.  Our independent, unbiased approach eliminates any inherent conflicts of interest which other trust companies may have when offering their own services in combination with the financial services of their affiliates.

Founded in 2005, Solus Trust Company has grown to become one of British Columbia’s largest trust companies.  Independence, decades of in-depth technical experience, local presence and personalized services make Solus Trust unique among corporate trustees.  Solus means solely, or only, in Latin, and Solus Trust provides solely trust and estate related services, including acting as Power of Attorney (POA).

INDEPENDENCE
Most trust companies are now owned by other financial institutions like banks.  Those financial institutions often offer a variety of other services such as investment management and financial planning either directly or through other wholly-owned companies.  The result of this cross-ownership is the tendency to encourage the trust or estate client to utilize the financial services offered by the corporate group.
A more unbiased approach would be to allow the client to select from all, not just a limited few, service providers. Solus Trust has no affiliation with any other financial institution like a bank, credit union or investment firm, eliminating any potential for the inherent conflict of interest other trust companies may have when offering their affiliates’ financial services. Solus Trust’s unbiased approach allows the client to recommend the type of service and provider. Therefore, the client’s current relationships with services providers remain intact without risk.
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT

Solus Trust Company is incorporated under the Financial Institutions Act (BC) and is regulated by the British Columbia Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM), a government agency in the Province of British Columbia.

PERSONALIZED SERVICES

Solus means “only” in Latin, which reflects the fact that we provide only personal trust and estate services.  Unlike larger organizations or multi-service banks, our staff do not cross-sell other products or services.  Our Trust Officers and Trust Administrators are focused solely on the delivery of quality service, and are located in your community.

MANY DECADES OF EXPERIENCE

Solus Trust has 13 staff with over 190 combined years of experience practicing specifically in the field of trusts and estates.  Staff at Solus Trust are regularly called upon as expert witnesses, and have designed, advised and administered hundreds of substitute decision-maker arrangements, estate plans, agency arrangements and trust structures.

In addition to domestic experiences in nearly all the Canadian provinces, Solus Trust staff have worked with complex and multi-jurisdictional structures in the United States, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe.

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“Be the preferred independent trust company operating in British Columbia.”

– Solus Trust’s vision –
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“Enjoy solace with Solus.”

SERVICES

Solus Trust offers the full range of personal trust and estate related services.

EXECUTOR
Settling an estate is a complex task of carrying out someone’s final wishes as expressed in their Will, and according to provincial laws. You can appoint Solus Trust as your Executor, Co-Executor, or Alternate Executor. Working closely with your circle of trusted advisors, we ensure that your wishes, as expressed in your Will, are carried out fairly and in a timely manner, with no conflicts of interest.
TRUSTEE
Solus Trust estate & trust professionals have extensive knowledge and understanding of trusts and trust law, with expertise in all aspects of trust administration. We have a reputation for developing enduring and empathetic relationships with beneficiaries and will administer your trust with integrity and sound judgment. You can choose to name Solus Trust as sole trustee, co-trustee (along with yourself, a family member or friend) or successor trustee should a family or friend be unable to fulfill their role.

As a financial institution regulated by BC’s Financial Institutions Commission, we can act as fiduciary to provide oversight to your family’s assets. As a non-deposit taking trust company, our focus is solely to act as trustee in the best interests of your beneficiaries, in a manner consistent with the terms of the trust agreement.

SUBSTITUTE DECISION MAKER
When an individual becomes mentally incapacitated, they require someone to continue to manage their financial affairs. Having an experienced professional at your side can provide welcome assistance during a difficult and challenging time.

Solus Trust can act as your Power of Attorney should you become incapable.

AGENT (ASSISTANCE)
In some cases, an individual is appointed executor or administrator of an estate or trustee of a trust, or hold Power of Attorney (POA), but subsequently finds that they do not have the time or the expertise to fulfill the obligation of those roles. Solus Trust can act as agent for an executor of an estate, or a trustee of a trust, or a POA. We will also act as agent for an administrator of an estate of someone who passed away without a Will.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE*

*combined Team experience working specifically in the field of trusts and estates

TEAM

Solus Trust has a dedicated team of experienced practitioners who are able to handle situations ranging from the simple to the most challenging.

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CAREERS

We are currently looking to fill a variety of roles
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WHY US?

INDEPENDENT, NON-DEPOSIT TAKING
No affiliation to big banks or investment firms, which reduces conflicts of interest traditional trust companies have when offering their own investment products. Allows client to continue to use their existing network of trusted advisors.
MANY DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
More than a dozen staff in BC, with in-depth technical experience. Solus Trust staff have more than 190 years of combined experience dealing specifically in the trust and estate area.
WELL ESTABLISHED
Since 2005, Solus Trust has served hundreds of Estate, Trust, and Substitute Decision Making clients in British Columbia. We also specialize in acting as the Agent for someone already in one of those roles, carrying out the day-to-day administration on their behalf.
GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT
Solus Trust Company is incorporated under the Financial Institutions Act (BC) and is regulated by the Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM), a government agency of the Province of British Columbia.
PERSONALIZED, BESPOKE SERVICE
Unlike larger organizations or multi-service banks, our staff do not cross-sell other products or services. Our Trust Officers and Trust Administrators are focused solely on the delivery of quality service, and are located British Columbia.
AMONGST THE LARGEST IN B.C.
Practicing exclusively in the area of trust and estates, Solus Trust has grown to be amongst the largest trust companies in British Columbia.

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Solus Trust is located at Suite 520, 1100 Melville Street – Vancouver, BC.  Parking is available in the building, and public transit is nearby.

CONTACT US

Solus Trust looks forward to hearing from you and welcomes any inquiries you may have.

OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
We are CLOSED on Statutory Holidays, plus Easter Monday and Boxing Day.
ADDRESS
520-1100 Melville Street
Vancouver • BC • V6E 4A6
Canada
PHONE
+1 604 683 5949
+1 604 683 3148 | Fax
+1 866 764 1343 | Toll Free
EMAIL
info@solustrust.com

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