Who should control escrow in surrogacy and egg donation?
Escrow in third party reproduction is designed to protect intended parents, surrogates, and donors — but when a surrogacy agency controls escrow funds directly, it can create a serious conflict of interest.
In this mini moment, Katy explains how third party reproduction escrow accounts should work, why separation of roles matters, and what families need to know about financial safeguards in assisted reproduction. Featuring insights from Adam Winder, President of SeedTrust, this clip outlines the risks of agency-controlled escrow, what proper escrow oversight looks like, and the red flags intended parents should watch for before signing with an agency.
With recent surrogacy agency closures and escrow failures in the industry, understanding escrow protection, transparency, and accountability has never been more important.
If you’re exploring surrogacy or egg donation, knowing who should — and should never — manage your escrow is a critical part of protecting your journey.
