Document management for estate operations.

Remember when the details (financial and otherwise) of our lives were summarized on stacks of paper? For most, those times are long gone, yet that valuable information is still likely scattered across several digital spaces like Google Drive, various other apps, and Word folders – all of which can be just as frustrating and time-consuming to sift through when you need to find something.  Document management for estate operations with EstateSpace allows you to store and organize everything in one safe, secure space so you have it at your fingertips 24/7.   Share Information with Loved Ones: One of the biggest causes of conflict within families is a lack of communication, with regard to all manner of topics but especially when it comes to finances. For example, one child may take a larger role in the family business and therefore…

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Thinking About Hiring a Lifestyle Manager? You May Already Have One!

As we discussed in a previous post, one of the most important things to consider when hiring a lifestyle manager is their ability and commitment to getting to know you and your family on a personal level. This is someone who will look beyond the surface requirements – such as managing daily schedules and overseeing travel and events – and cultivate a nuanced understanding of what you need to simplify your complex lifestyle. If you’re still not sure you need a lifestyle manager, or have yet to connect with the right person or company, you might consider looking closer to home and hiring an estate manager. With an estate manager, you do not need to worry about receiving specialized attention, because by the very nature of their position they are already familiar with, and focused upon, you and your…

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Is It Time for a Family Office?

For many HNW families, there comes a point where having family office services becomes not only beneficial, but essential to survival in the long term. First, preserving wealth is very different from creating it – this is evidenced by the famous fortunes throughout history that have disappeared within a few generations.  It requires knowledge around investments and tax laws that may extend far beyond your own, as well as the ability to create and adhere to a budget. Second, having a family office can also help with the emotional component of managing the family finances, for example, when dealing with relatives with whom you have a strained relationship or opposing ideologies about investing and philanthropy. An objective governing body can help you and your relatives sidestep landmines and even heal long-standing rifts. By the same token, it fosters an…

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