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As Family Offices evolve and become more complex, attracting the right talent to deliver and manage services requires compensation that is competitive with other professional firms. Join this session to discover how family offices can create a compensation program that attracts unrivaled talent to serve the family. Eric Gonzaga, Principal, Human...

Don’t miss this in-depth tax, trust, and estate planning update. Recent trust and estate litigation cases will be examined, as well as trust and fiduciary state laws. Current UHNW tax audit practices will be addressed in addition to a discussion on how to manage the tax challenges that come along with states trying to tax beneficiaries who live in ...

The family office talent landscape is more competitive than ever before. Hear from a family office HR expert on how you can employ proven processes to engage and retain. We discussed the importance of the employee experience including flexibility, how roles are constructed, and how you can tailor it to meet your workforce needs. They also discussed...

Speakers cover the basics of what is a Private Trust Company (PTC), including answering common questions families may have about them. Scott D. Weaver, J.D., General Counsel & Chief Fiduciary Officer, Willow Street Moderated by Scott Winget, Enterprise Market Leader, FOX

FOX’s annual estate planning webcast will lead participants through a thoughtful discussion of some of the most important topics and developments that were covered at the 56th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. Key legislative, regulatory, and case law updates impacting ultra-high net worth families and their family offices will be cov...

Don’t miss this annual Family Office Forum update. Income and estate tax changes are highly probable, and speculation abounds regarding potential regulatory developments, all of which could significantly impact family offices and individuals. Learn what to watch and what, if anything, you might consider doing to protect your family and clients.&nbs...

Don’t miss this perennial Family Office Forum classic. It doesn’t take a crystal ball to know 2020 will usher in tax and estate planning change. The pandemic has disrupted the economy and interest rates, offering new opportunities for wealth transfer planning. Learn what you can do now and should do by the end of the year.Mark Harder, Partner, Warn...

Trusts are often used for tax efficient wealth transfer and liability protection. In exchange for these benefits, however, trusts create certain obligations. Rooted in ancient times, the rules governing trusts are not always intuitive. Understanding their genesis can help us better understand the roles and responsibilities they create and how ...

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, V...

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.Katherine Dunlevi...

It has been over a year since the 2017 Tax Act brought a multitude of changes to the tax code. As families continue to learn about the impact of the new law on their future, advisors await further guidance from the treasury department while simultaneously evaluating the challenges and opportunities presented by th...

The traditional nuclear family is no longer the presumption. With multiple demographic trends including samesex marriages, blended families, and cohabitation alongside different paths to parenthood, including adoption and assisted reproductive technologies, there are numerous estate planning challenges that ultra-...

Much has been written about the sweeping tax law changes as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act. Ultra-wealthy taxpayers and business owners alike are faced with not only a myriad of changes, but also many planning opportunities. For real estate owners, investors, and developers, the impacts are significant. Experts will take participants through...