2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

525920 Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts

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.

Illustrative Examples:

Bankruptcy estates
Private estates (i.e., administering on behalf of beneficiaries)
Personal investment trusts
Testamentary trusts


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.
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Entries
525920   525920   525920   Bankruptcy estates
525920   525920   525920   Personal estates (i.e., managing assets)
525920   525920   525920   Personal investment trusts
525920   525920   525920   Personal trusts
525920   525920   525920   Private estates (i.e., administering on behalf of beneficiaries)
525920   525920   525920   Settlement trust funds
525920   525920   525920   Testamentary trusts
525920   525920   525920   Trusts, estates, and agency accounts