Deborah A. Whelan

Trust Officer

Deborah Whelan is responsible for the administration of fiduciary trusts and works closely with clients and their advisors to ensure that trusts are managed in accordance with their intended purposes and applicable regulations.

dawhelan@washtrust.com

Experience

Deborah has more than 28 years of experience in trust and estate administration. Her expertise includes preparing fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax filings, and complex estate tax returns. Prior to joining Washington Trust, Deborah was a trust administration and estate settlement paralegal at a multidisciplinary law firm in Hartford, Conn., and earlier in her career she served as an internal bank auditor.

Education

Deborah has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Central Connecticut State University.

Community Involvement

Deborah actively supports bank-sponsored community initiatives and participates in local community events.