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Successful family business succession requires balancing emotional and rational considerations, family harmony and business performance, tradition and innovation. It demands honest self-assessment, difficult conversations, and sometimes painful decisions. 06 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Mastering Family Business Succession Planning

A terminal illness diagnosis can be overwhelming, but addressing estate planning promptly can help bring peace of mind. By taking proactive steps, you can ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your healthcare needs are addressed. 03 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Generated Content, Life Events

Key Considerations for Estate Planning After a Diagnosis

Experiencing anxiety during inheritance matters is more common than you might think. This article explores seven science-backed strategies that help you manage the emotional overwhelm while handling practical inheritance matters with greater clarity and peace of mind. 09 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Strategies for Managing Anxiety During Inheritance Matters

70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation and 90% lose it by the third. This video breaks down why this happens and how long you can actually expect generational wealth to last, if you don't take serious action. 07 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Squandered Fortunes

Why 90% of Family Fortunes Vanish by the Third Generation

Passing down real estate to loved ones gets more complex when the property lies across international borders. Unlike domestic transfers, international real estate transfers involve navigating different legal systems, tax obligations, and reporting requirements. Luckily, there are legal structures and tax strategies that can minimize the complications and ensure that your property passes smoothly to your heirs. 02 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

How to Pass Down Real Estate Across Borders Without Tax Nightmares

Lawyers Alison and Jillian Barrett, from Maurice Blackburn, tackle problems everyday Aussies face. In this article, they address the following question– posed by a woman who 'isn't happy with her inheritance'. 25 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Mum’s $20k Inheritance Gift to Charity ‘Upsets’ Daughter: Australia

This documentary explores the extraordinary lives of six women whose inherited billions brought not just luxury, but burdens that money could never alleviate... 18 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Squandered Fortunes

Heiresses: The Women of Wealth (Documentary)

Truly Wild Inheritance Stories: From Entire Towns to Century-Old Denim 12 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Truly Wild Inheritance Stories: From Entire Towns to Century-Old Denim

United Nations report says Canada should repeal MAID for people with non-terminal illness... The UN committee also asked the federal government to end the proposed expansion of MAID for patients with mental disorders and to ban any federal support for any requests in advance. 06 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Canada MAID Laws: United Nations Report Asks for Stricter Rules

Most individuals consider purely domestic estate matters to be complex and challenging.  Add another country into the equation and the legal complexity quickly multiplies. 19 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Navigating Cross-Border & Multijurisdictional Estate Matters

While precise global statistics on inheritance disputes are limited, studies and reports from various regions indicate a noticeable rise in inheritance disputes worldwide, often attributed to factors like complex family structures, increased wealth, and more people opting for DIY wills without legal guidance.  03 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Family Disputes, Generated Content

Noticeable Rise in Inheritance Disputes Worldwide

Urgent global law reform is needed to address the transfer of digital assets in estate planning. The current legal landscape struggles to keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital assets, leading to uncertainty and potential loss of value for inheritors.  18 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Digital Distress, Generated Content

Digital Distress: Urgent Global Law Reform Required

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