
If you're operating without specialized credentials as a business professional who provides agency services, you could still offer several trust-related services while staying within appropriate boundaries:
Administrative Trust Services:
Acting as an administrative trustee handling non-investment responsibilities
Managing bill payments and disbursements according to trust terms
Coordinating with professional advisors (attorneys, accountants, investment managers)
Maintaining records and preparing basic accountings
Facilitating communication between beneficiaries and professional advisors
Property Management:
Overseeing real estate held in trusts
Managing rental properties
Coordinating maintenance and repairs
Handling tenant relations
Ensuring property tax payments and insurance coverage
Personal Representative Services:
Serving as executor/personal representative for estates
Organizing and inventorying assets
Managing the probate process logistics
Coordinating with attorneys for legal requirements
Special Needs Trust Administration:
Helping manage daily living expenses and personal needs
Coordinating benefits and services for beneficiaries
Ensuring compliance with government benefit regulations (working alongside legal experts)
Document Organization and Recordkeeping:
Creating systems for organizing trust documentation
Maintaining transaction records
Preparing reports for beneficiaries
Ensuring important deadlines are met
You should clearly market yourself as providing administrative and management services rather than investment or financial advisory services. Make it explicit that you partner with licensed professionals for legal, investment, and tax matters while you handle the day-to-day administration and coordination.
The key is transparency about your role: you're the organized, reliable administrator who ensures the practical aspects of trust management run smoothly, not the investment advisor or legal counsel.