In this episode, we interview Zach French, Vice President of SEEDTrust, an independent escrow company in the surrogacy industry. Zach shares his personal surrogacy journey and the challenges he faced, which led him to co-found the Gift of Surrogacy Foundation.

He also discusses the need for more support and transparency in the surrogacy industry. Zach explains the role of SEED Trust as an independent escrow company, ensuring the safety and security of funds throughout the surrogacy process. He highlights the importance of bonds and insurance in protecting clients' funds. Zach emphasizes the personalized support and communication provided by SEED Trust to intended parents and surrogates.

Takeaways

Surrogacy can be a viable option for individuals and couples who are unable to have children naturally.

The surrogacy journey involves various challenges, including financial costs, legal contracts, and emotional negotiations.

The Gift of Surrogacy Foundation aims to provide support, education, and financial assistance to families going through the surrogacy process.

SEED Trust is an independent escrow company that ensures the safe and transparent handling of funds in the surrogacy journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:59 Discovering Surrogacy as an Option

01:55 The Surrogacy Journey and Challenges

03:18 The Gift of Surrogacy Foundation

05:09 The Need for Support in the Surrogacy Industry

07:29 Meeting Richard and the SEEDS Conference

08:55 Introduction to SEED Trust

09:54 The Role of an Independent Escrow Company

10:48 Ensuring Safety and Security of Funds

12:42 The Importance of Bonds and Insurance

15:01 Costs and Fees of Escrow Services

16:27 Transparency and Access to Account Information

18:16 Handling Mistakes and Liability

21:04 Legal Representation and Contract Clarity

22:26 Bond Coverage and Insurance Claims

23:52 The Importance of Escrow in the Surrogacy Process

24:22 Personalized Support and Communication

26:18 Conclusion and Appreciation