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A beautiful summer home on the beach or keeping a home of your grandparents for all family branches to gather, relax, and enjoy sounds ideal. What happens when your cousin comes with her five kids and three large dogs for a month? Or the taxes and maintenance are being split equally and you barely use the property? Or what if some family members le...

Whether the sale of your artwork is a remote contingency or it is an immediate need, planning for it will help you and your fiduciaries anticipate the possible risks and opportunities that lie ahead. This guide leads you through the steps and takes you to the opportunities that exist when artwork, and the associated intellectual property ...

Disagreements and discord can arise when it comes to your family vacation home, a unique asset that symbolizes important memories and family connections. For this reason, you should specifically address the vacation home in your estate plan to avoid hard feelings and even disputes. With thoughtful and proactive planning, a family can avoid many of ...

Learn from the families, advisors, and thought leaders as you move toward achieving your investment goals—from starting a family office direct investment function to building winning portfolios and discovering how venture capital positively disrupts intergenerational investing. Curated Resources For members of...

In an era marked by unprecedented wealth transfer and shifting societal dynamics, philanthropy is being called to actively adjust to a new reality. In the middle of all this, younger people are starting to have a bigger say in where philanthropic money goes. They care more about equity, inclusion, and transparency, as well as changing systems that ...

Conventional investing is all about diversification and maximizing returns. While both of these are still fundamental, some investors also want to use their economic influence to drive meaningful change. As these investors make financial decisions informed by both heart and mind, traditional barriers between making money and making a difference are...

IntraFi will lead a thought-provoking discussion with their partners at BNY [Shofiur Razzaque, Michael F. Black], to challenge our perception of how to leverage wealth to give back to our communities. More specifically, their Advancing Communities Together (ACT) ACT Deposit Program. This unique program, developed in cooperation with the Communit...

For many art collectors, the allure of acquiring and displaying art often overshadows the effort required to manage it properly and plan for its eventual disposition. After all, upon death, you can’t take it with you. Estate planning for art collectors involves navigating a complex landscape of valuation, tax, and management issues. Without a strat...

With the convenience of private aviation, families of wealth see the benefits of acquiring and owning their own aircraft. In this interview with Brian Lucareli, attorney Ben Rikkers and member of the Foley & Lardner’s Transactions group explains how to acquire an aircraft and any legal and potential liability details to consider. Ben also discu...

More than $80 trillion of wealth is expected to be transferred within families over the next two decades. Given the rise in wealth and aging populations globally, the number of family offices has surged to help guide succession planning and the transfer of assets. This brief outlook further highlights the investing trends impacting the path forward...

In this 10-minute interview, attorney Lindsey Birch of Foley & Lardner joins Brian Lucareli to discuss art ownership. During the interview, Lindsey explained what constitutes ownership of art, what to look for when acquiring fine art or artifacts, insurance protection, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate any future risks regarding title...

The top-line findings in this Report may sound familiar. Costly cancer claims. Widespread cardiovascular and metabolic health concerns. Unmet mental health and wellness needs and medical trend pushing up costs. But behind these enduring issues, a lot is changing—employers’ and insurers’ responses to these well-acknowledged themes cannot remain stat...

For family offices, providing the highest level of service to their family clients includes ensuring the staff in their homes are not only skilled and qualified, but also trustworthy and ethical. However, the vetting process at every level—from housekeepers to directors of residence—has become more challenging as more applicants misrepresent themse...

Whether it’s for a yacht, aircraft, car collection, or artwork, successful individuals often seek guidance when it comes to financing, owning, and transferring their “toys.” Depending on what you purchase, you may have unique titling, tax, and insurance considerations. When you’ve had your fun and are ready to pass on your toys, be sure to include ...

Extreme winter weather is responsible for hundreds of deaths and substantial financial losses in North America each year. By taking proactive measures, you can ensure you’re better equipped to handle the challenges winter storms present. Stay safe and use this checklist as part of your risk management plan to help you prepare, respond, and recover ...