A trustee of family trusts must understand the legal duties and deliver them with a keen appreciation of family dynamics. We will discuss the range of trustee and beneficiary responsibilities as well as practical tips for making the trustee-beneficiary relationship work effectively. Members will share their experiences as trustees.
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Two leaders in a Gen 3 cousin’s group from Barcelona will share their transition described as “many years in training to finally moving to the playing field” in their Enterprise Family. They will outline the triggering event for their transition, the process they went through to define their Gen 3 vision for the future together, and how they used the Strategy Committee roles to establish their credibility. They will explore today’s current leadership structure and how they are preparing the 4th generation for ownership and future leadership.
Co-founder of innovation firm Doblin and a renowned innovation scientist, Larry Keeley has worked for decades to create the most effective techniques in the innovation field. His methods are used by leading firms the world over—including many of the largest family-owned and family-controlled enterprises. Larry will bring specific tools you can use to shape and sharpen your innovation thinking and plans.
Explore the good, the bad, and the ugly around succession and generational transitions of power and control within families of wealth. Hear from one Gen 7 family on their recent generational succession, what prompted the transition, and how they navigated the practical and emotional challenges.Nate Imfeld, Attorney, Foley & Lardner, LLPTorri Hawley, Windway Capital, NextGen
What does it mean to be an engaged and responsible beneficiary? We will explore the roles and responsibilities of a trustee, and learn from a father-daughter team about how they make the trustee-beneficiary relationship work. We will understand the roles each party plays and how to effectively approach trust-related communications.Robert Hammett, Vice President, ChiFam LLCStephanie Hammett, ChiFam LLC, NextGenSarah Kerr Severson, Partner, Schiff Hardin, LLC
According to FOX research, changing client behavior impacts what services need to be provided, how to develop talent and even the way firms articulate their value in the marketplace. In this webinar, we examined the shift in behavior which can already be seen in the increase in direct investing and more subtly in how families are seeking advice and planning. Most every firm is engaged in a process to better articulate or re-articulate the value they provide.
For families engaging in strategic planning, the proverbial questions remain the same… What does the rising generation need to know? How do we deliver that? What should we expect from them? Intentional families consider these questions for years. Others, due to unexpected life events, are rushed to get the rising gen members up to speed and ready to serve. This webinar covered the basic components of a family learning program, including what important topics should be addressed at what life stage milestones.
Demonstrating the value of a family office is no small task. The pressing priorities of an office often leave little room to fully comprehend the impact of all moving parts. The 2019 FOX Family Office Study explored several key components of family office operations such as cost, governance structure, education and client experience. Join FOX’s Chief Operating Officer, Glen Johnson, who shared the perspective of 135 family office executives on the elements driving success in a family office. He also shed light on best practices to assess and demonstrate the value of a family office.
The mere word “prenup” strikes fear and anxiety into the hearts of most who hear it. When we realize we have to broach this topic, our thoughts immediately jump to the worst-case scenario - a broken engagement. Or we envision suffering through months of arguments and negotiations to please a family that doesn’t seem to trust our judgment or future spouse. However, Prenuptial Agreements get a bad rap since their real purpose is to avoid future disputes rather than to create present conflict.