Designing Governance for Multigenerational Continuity
Strategic Succession: Bridging Governance and LegacyShow Notes
Wealth rarely disappears because of taxes alone.
More often, it disappears because families never build the decision-making structures needed to manage it together. In this episode, we explore the role governance plays in successful multigenerational succession. Legal documents can define ownership, but governance defines how families communicate, resolve conflict, and make decisions over time. Thoughtful governance creates the structure that allows wealth, responsibility, and leadership to transition smoothly across generations.
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