How SeedTrust Escrow Ensures Secure and Transparent Payments for Intended Parents
Starting your journey to parenthood through surrogacy is both exciting and complex. With so many moving parts, from legal agreements to medical appointments, it’s essential that the financial side of things is handled with care, clarity, and security. That’s where SeedTrust Escrow comes in.
As an independent escrow provider, our mission is to protect all parties involved by managing the financial aspects of the surrogacy process with professionalism and complete transparency. But what exactly does that mean for you as an intended parent?
What Is an Independent Escrow Provider?
An independent escrow provider is a neutral third party responsible for holding and distributing funds according to the terms set in a legal agreement, typically your gestational carrier agreement (GCA). Unlike an agency-managed or attorney-held escrow account, an independent provider like SeedTrust offers unbiased financial management that prioritizes transparency, security, and compliance.
Because we’re independent, our only priority is to ensure the proper handling of funds, fairly and accurately, for everyone involved.
What Is Escrow Management?
At its core, escrow management is about ensuring that the money you’ve set aside for the surrogacy journey is distributed correctly and responsibly. This includes:
- Holding funds securely in a dedicated trust account managed by a CPA-led accounting team
- Releasing payments only when terms outlined in your GCA are met
- Tracking all disbursements in real-time
- Providing documentation and transparent records for your peace of mind
Think of it as a financial safety net. Every dollar is tracked, accounted for, and handled in a way that reduces stress and prevents misunderstandings.
How Are Payments Verified and Reviewed?
When a payment request is submitted, whether it’s a monthly allowance for your gestational carrier or reimbursement for medical expenses, our team takes several steps to verify the request before releasing any funds:
- Expense Submission by Agency or Surrogate: The agency or surrogate submits reimbursement requests based on specific milestones and terms outlined in the surrogacy agreement.
- Agreement and Documentation Review: Our team thoroughly reviews the surrogacy legal agreement and required documentation to determine if a payment aligns with the terms. This includes assessing whether additional documentation or approvals are needed. Some expenses, like lost wages, may require complex calculations and additional verification.
- Multi-Level Approval Process: All reimbursement requests and payments should undergo a review process involving separate individuals who report to different managers. This ensures proper checks and balances. Multi-user controls and approval workflows are essential before any funds are released from the client’s escrow account.
- Secure and Transparent Disbursement: After documentation and approvals are verified, payments undergo a structured internal approval process before being disbursed securely, typically within 24 to 48 business hours.
This multi-step verification process ensures funds are used exactly as intended with no surprises and no guesswork.
The Transparency You Deserve
At SeedTrust, we prioritize transparency in everything we do.. As an intended parent, you’ll have access to your own secure online portal where you can:
- Monitor the escrow balance in real time
- View every transaction and corresponding documentation
- Download the ledger for your records
- Have set alerts for disbursements and balance thresholds
This gives you full visibility into how funds are being used and offers peace of mind throughout the entire journey.
In Summary
Surrogacy is a life-changing journey, and managing the financial side shouldn’t add stress to an already emotional process. At SeedTrust Escrow, we’re here to make sure every dollar is protected, every payment is accurate, and every step is transparent.
Your focus should be on building your family. Ours is on making sure the financial path is clear and secure.
