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Wendy Z. Cox, J.D., CTFA

Director of Personal Trust, Chief Fiduciary Officer at Greenleaf Trust
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Wendy’s responsibilities include providing a trust perspective to all wealth management discussions, and coordinating planning strategies with other professional advisors, such as tax advisors or estate planning attorneys. She leads the personal trust team and is also responsible for day-to-day account oversight, fiduciary compliance and directing our team of trust relationship officers to ensure our clients receive remarkable service. Wendy practiced law for 16 years in the areas of probate and trust litigation, complex probate and trust administration, preparation of estate, fiduciary and gift tax returns, and drafting estate planning and business succession documents. She earned her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Michigan. Wendy is a designated Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor.

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  • Essential Elements to Include in Your Will: Expert Insights
    Wendy highlights the importance of a will, emphasizing key elements: "identifying the Testator and family, naming an executor, guardianship for minors, property disposition, debt management, and a no-contest clause." She stresses the need for definitions, general provisions, and proper execution with signatures and witnesses to ensure clarity and prevent disputes, safeguarding your legacy.