Why a Corporate Fiduciary?

We are pleased to offer administrative and investment services for personal trusts, estate and decedent's trust administration, investment management accounts, conservatorships, and managed or self-directed IRAs. The Trust, Estate, and Investment Services department is another way that High Plains Bank is positively impacting our communities and represents our vision of doing the right things for our customers.

About Us	FAQs	Our Services

We'd love to meet with you!
Contact us at 720-340-7001 or trust@highplainsbank.com

Represent Your Best Interests

We will partner with you as you develop a comprehensive estate plan that ensures your assets are distributed according to your values and wishes, minimizing the potential for disputes and protecting your loved ones from financial hardship. This might involve establishing trusts, drafting wills, and designating beneficiaries for retirement accounts and life insurance policies.

Provide for Future Generations

We can help you as you establish trusts to support your children's education, provide for their healthcare needs, or help them purchase their first home. We can also help you plan for children with special needs, ensuring they receive the care and support they require.

Safeguard Your Assets

We can help to keep your assets. Proactive asset safeguarding and professional investment management are essential to not only preserve but also actively grow your wealth. We will work with you on implementing strategies to protect assets from risks (like theft, fraud, or market volatility) and engaging skilled professionals to optimize investment portfolios for long-term growth and financial goals.
Trust assets are not insured by the FDIC, but are protected against fraud and theft. We employ robust security measures to protect your assets from fraud and theft.

Understand Legal Complexities

We understand the legal complexities of Trust administration including detailed record-keeping, keeping up-to-date on ever-changing and often complex trust laws.
We adhere to the highest ethical standards and comply with all state and federal regulations, including
the Uniform Trust Code (UTC).

Simplify Estate Administration

We handle the intricate details of estate administration, including probate, asset distribution, and tax filings, relieving your loved ones of this burden during a difficult time.

Dedicated and Responsible

We take our responsibility seriously. We are dedicated to maintaining your privacy and treating your financial matters with respect and peace-of-mind.
We provide clear and concise explanations of our fees and services, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our dealings.

Trusts are Regulated

Trusts are regulated by state law and the Uniform Trust Code (UTC), a statutory code that aims to codify common law principles for trusts.
Regulations protect beneficiaries by ensuring trustees act in their best interests, prevent abuse and fraud, require transparency and accountability, ensure fair administration, and build public confidence in using trusts for estate planning and asset management.
Regulation of trusts helps ensure that they are used for their intended purposes, protecting the interests of beneficiaries and preventing misuse.

Meet the Trust, Estate, and Investment Services Team

Cindy Kindsfater
Trust Officer

Jane M. Cox
Sr. Vice President, Sr. Trust Officer

Jessica Garwood
Trust Administrator

Raluca Berry
Trust Operations Administrator

Shayna Mitchell
Trust Operations Administration Specialist

Our offices are located at 385 Main Street in Downtown Longmont.
Contact us at 720-340-7001 or trust@highplainsbank.com and find out how we may be able to assist with estate and decedent’s trust administration.