This industry comprises legal entities, trusts, estates, or agency accounts, administered on behalf of the beneficiaries under the terms of a trust agreement, will, or agency agreement.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Managing portfolios of trusts--are classified in Industry 523920, Portfolio Management;
  • Administering personal estates--are classified in U.S. Industry 523991, Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities; and
  • Operating businesses of trusts and bankruptcy estates--are classified according to the kind of business operated.