Through 2048, an estimated $124 trillion in wealth is expected to pass from older to younger generations in the U.S. Additionally, $50 trillion will pass laterally to surviving spouses, the large majority of whom will be women, before making its way down to children. Known as the Great Wealth Transfer, it comes with responsibility for both the owners and inheritors of wealth. Here, five steps are outlined to help you and your family prepare for the change that also represents a shift in power with younger generations stepping into their financial strength.
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The transition of wealth and leadership between generations poses unique challenges for a family, their family office, and their business and investment interests. These risks go beyond financial concerns, often focusing on obstacles that threaten successful generational transitions and the preservation of the family’s legacy.
For many high-net-worth individuals with children, amassing wealth may be the easy part; successfully passing down that wealth to their children is where things can get difficult. If you’re the parent, you want to prepare your children for what’s to come. If you’re the one inheriting your parents’ wealth, and if you feel overwhelmed, you’re going to want to create your own game plan.
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We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 edition of FOX’s Foresight. This year’s collection of articles is designed to inspire, inform, and guide our community as we navigate the evolving complexities enterprise families face along their multigenerational journey. Drawing on insights from our own FOX subject matter experts, foremost industry thought leaders and practitioners, as well as the collective experiences and knowledge of FOX members, Foresight 2025 captures the pulse of transformative themes shaping the path ahead.
As multigenerational families evolve, they all face one universal challenge—growing complexity. Smart and intentional management of this challenge is central to sustaining family unity, achieving the family’s purpose, and ensuring the family and its enterprise flourish over the long run. 2025 FOX Foresight is presented in 8 chapters and can be viewed here, or individually in the "Related Resources" column below.