Families Discover How to Navigate Conflict Through Mediation

Families Discover How to Navigate Conflict Through Mediation

Family dynamics are an often overlooked but critical piece of the estate planning puzzle. When tensions run high among siblings or parents, professional family mediation can provide a much-needed way to lower the temperature. Whether the friction comes from...
Grandkids Squandering Their Inheritance: the “Vanderbilt Curse”

Grandkids Squandering Their Inheritance: the “Vanderbilt Curse”

Picture this scenario: a fabulously wealthy tycoon breathes his last, leaving behind a fortune worth tens of billions of dollars. Then fast forward through just two or three generations. The grandkids of the rich man gather for a family reunion, only to find that not...
The Margaritaville Meltdown: Lessons in Family Estate Planning

The Margaritaville Meltdown: Lessons in Family Estate Planning

Jimmy Buffett was famous for his laid-back “beach rock” lifestyle, but behind the scenes, he was a brilliant businessman who built a $275 million empire. Despite his success and careful preparation, his legacy is currently entangled in a bitter legal battle that...