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Restructuring
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Restructuring [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring
In the first quarter of 2011, the Company announced and received regulatory approval to merge its four private banking affiliates into one consolidated bank under the Boston Private Bank charter. On May 27, 2011, the Company completed the consolidation of its four private banks - operating in the New England, San Francisco Bay, Southern California and Pacific Northwest markets - under one unified charter based in Massachusetts. Restructuring charges related to the merger generally consist of severance charges, costs to terminate contracts, legal and consulting costs, and other costs. The Company estimates that such charges will result in approximately $8.5 million in restructuring expense. The following table summarizes the restructuring activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
Severance Charges
 
Contract Termination Fees
 
Professional Expenses
 
Other Associated Costs
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Accrued charges at December 31, 2010
$


 
$


 
$


 
$


 
$


Costs incurred
1,161


 


 
815


 
6


 
1,982


Costs paid


 


 
(143
)
 
(6
)
 
(149
)
Accrued charges at March 31, 2011
1,161


 


 
672


 


 
1,833


Costs incurred
2,500


 
571


 
783


 
450


 
4,304


Costs paid
(394
)
 


 
(688
)
 
(450
)
 
(1,532
)
Accrued charges at June 30, 2011
$
3,267


 
$
571


 
$
767


 
$


 
$
4,605