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For ultra high-net-worth (“UHNW”) families, integrating health into wealth planning isn’t optional — it’s essential for legacy, performance, and peace of mind. The good news: Individuals today are living longer. Over the last 200 years, life expectancy in the US has doubled and now averages 78.8 years.1 The bad news: This tremendous gift also brings new responsibilities. With extended longevity comes the reality of rising healthcare needs, increasing complexity of care, and the need for thoughtful and prolonged preparation. Just as families plan deliberately for education, retirement, and estate transitions, strategic planning for health and care has become a critical pillar of generational resilience. For UHNW families, where stakes are high and expectations of quality and coordination are nonnegotiable, this planning is both a safeguard and a legacy strategy. The upcoming holiday season brings families together in ways that few other times of year do. Amid celebrations and meaningful traditions,...
05.12.2023
One of the special things about families is that each one is completely unique. Each member with their own lived experiences and interactions, and the context in which the family is embedded, creates that uniqueness. While each member might be familiar with their family’s idiosyncrasies, navigating these can be challenging, especially when it comes to behaviors around money. Family meetings, however, are one of the single best tools families can use when confronted with decisions that will affect all family members and future generations. These meetings can bring a family closer together, foster communication, and help the family plan for the future. In this article we will explore the importance of family meetings and provide guidance on how to make them as productive and enjoyable as possible. Bringing a family together through a meeting signals that there is some shared purpose and reinforces the idea that each family member is...
