Forbes Asia recently interviewed a fast food entrepreneur in Hong Kong who shared insights into business succession that are universally applicable. Although family businesses account for 80% of the global economy, next to divorce and bereavement, succession may carry the greater stress. And the letting go process for an owner can be a real psychological […]

  Part of prudent cost prevention lies in understanding the spectrum of health for seniors as well as the spectrum of costs. Home care of a non-medical nature such as laundry and other related services as well as home healthcare such as checking temperature, pulse or equipment will both average around $20 an hour. Based […]

As art collections increase over time, they become more important in terms of estate value. They can also become more problematic if the heirs are not lovers of the medium. The use, donation and loan of art can involve a transfer of wealth valuation which can benefit collectors as appraisals are often not done. As […]

Holidays are, for many families, a gathering of multiple generations and if entered into properly, could be an uplifting opportunity to discuss both past living and future planning. A start could be a video or just the opportunity for the elders to talk of their lives including successes and mistakes. This would almost always often […]

As we cannot protect your life in every possible contingency, a good defense can be a good offense against those who would otherwise take your assets. This includes umbrella insurance to supplement your liability insurance, perhaps equal to your net worth or a multiple of a net worth. This can help to defend from attack […]

  Parents should have a plan to avoid court intervention at the time of death. Minimizing costs while maximizing assets should be a primary goal of this and you may also be able to accomplish providing for financial and healthcare decisions. In many cases, most parents did not wish to have their estate go through […]

According to recent research by NerdWallet, only 2/3 of couples have proper insurance and 43% of those couples say they are not financially prepared for estate planning. Here are five simple steps to take into account what you need to do for estate planning.  Calculate the need by adding all of your long term expenses […]

If a disaster impacts your family, you may also be concerned about how it will impact the assets you have already set aside and made some effort to protect. Your earning power is what enables you to prosper throughout your work life. If you were to become disabled, however, all of this can be brought […]

Selling a family business, whether it’s due to lack of succession options, estate issues or the need for liquidity can cause problems as a result of sudden liquid wealth. Passing on the family business also carries with it needs worthy of great consideration and counsel from trusted advisors. Whether to travel, work or pursue hobbies […]

Confusion and dementia are serious concerns for the elderly population in the United States. Both of these can contribute to compromising freedom and flexibility for an elderly individual, and prompting family members to be concerned about the appropriate level of care necessary for individuals in this situation. The first key to handling dementia and confusion […]