Update Browser for the full First Western experience.

It looks like you may be using Internet Explorer. For the best experience on our site, we recommend using the most recent version of Google Chrome, FireFox, or Microsoft Edge.

2020 Financial Markets Update

What is Probate and Should It Be Avoided

September 20, 2023

Probate is the court procedure used to settle a deceased person’s estate and ultimately distribute any remaining assets to his […]

September 2023 Market Commentary

September 18, 2023

Markets, as measured by the S&P 500, enjoyed a strong start to summer, gaining a cumulative 10% in June and […]

Considerations for Passing Down the Family Business

September 14, 2023

As a business owner, there comes a time when it is necessary to pass the reins to the next generation. […]

Creating an Effective Charitable Giving Plan

September 2, 2023

High-net-worth donors have access to various methods of intentional giving, including funding a charitable organization they believe in. By going […]

Planning with Prenuptial Agreements

August 22, 2023

A prenuptial agreement (also referred to as a “prenup” or marital agreement) is a good planning step to consider before […]

July 2023 Market Commentary

August 17, 2023

The saying “Hope springs eternal” traces its roots back nearly 300 hundred years to “An Essay on Man: Epistle I” […]

How to Build Financial Resilience For Your Business

August 11, 2023

In an economic climate like today, resilient treasury management is more important than ever to businesses. Adhering to treasury management […]

The Difference between Private Banking and Retail Banking

August 1, 2023

You already know that everyone needs a bank. After all, we all need a place to store our money, access […]

Tax Scams

July 27, 2023

Every year, people lose both money and personal information to tax scams. At First Western Trust, we encourage clients to […]

What is a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)?

July 25, 2023

Many people are looking for ways to utilize the current estate tax exemption amount (currently set at $12.91 million per […]