Family Governance and Leadership Succession

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Children and Grandchildren Should Be Ready for Their Roles as Inheritors
BMO Family Office
In a perfect world, parents would have a well-thought-out plan for wealth transfer, explain their intentions, and help their heirs learn their roles and responsibilities. But life doesn’t
Take the Long-Term View
Family Office Exchange
Revised Feb 2020Originally Published in 2014 -- As the scope of a business-owning family’s activities expand and the family grows across generations, the organic shift from a business-
Cross-Generational Communication: Are You Up for the Challenges?
GenSpring | SunTrust Private Wealth
Research tells us communication is the most essential ingredient for sustaining wealth across generations. But, cross-generational communication can be particularly challenging, especially within
Three Key Challenges Facing Wealthy Australian Families
Jeff Steiner, The Mutual Trust Pty Ltd
Market research reveals that nearly 70% of intergenerational wealth transfers fail by the third generation and almost 90% by the fourth. These are compelling statistics which have become top of mind
Go Slow to Go Far
The Mutual Trust Pty Ltd
The most successful enterprises, whether they’re companies or families, make a concerted effort to capture and articulate what is at their core. Taking the time to discover what drives you and
A Positive Approach to the Prenuptial Agreement Discussion
Warner Norcross + Judd
Nothing says, “I'm not sure our marriage will last,” like asking your new fiancé for a prenuptial agreement. This situation can be made even more touchy if the parents of the bride or
Getting the Conversation Started
Peter Whitehead, The Mutual Trust Pty Ltd
Delivering what matters most to families includes resolving appropriate succession plans to make sure that the purpose of family intergenerational wealth is delivered. Although confronting succession
You Can't Always Get What You Want: Talking with Children about Wealth and Entitlement
First Republic Private Wealth
Many wealth management clients often encounter the same issue—they want to know how to prevent their children from becoming entitled. From consulting with therapists, a parenting coach, and an
Strengthen Your Family Business With a Family Governance Plan
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Most family businesses take on the characteristics of their founder or founding family, especially in their formative years. This changes as the company grows and the founder begins to transition
How to Make a Family Business Last Generations
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Thomas Calandra, who is in his mid-twenties, is the owner of Calandra Enterprises. At least that’s how he introduces himself to customers and clients of the bakeries, hotels, and restaurants he