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How do you create wealth? How were the biggest fortunes created? We take a look at the wealthiest individuals and how they managed to build their wealth.
ULTIMATE GUIDE: HOW TO BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH
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Entity Selection: LLC vs. C-Corp vs. S-Corp
I. Introduction: The Operating Layer Every wealth-generating activity (a tech startup, a real estate portfolio, or a con...
Family Governance — The Family Constitution
I. Introduction: The Crisis of the Third Generation There is an old adage found in nearly every culture: "Shirtsleeves t...
What is a Holding Company?
I. Introduction: The CEO Mindset When most people start a business, they simply register an LLC and start selling. When...
Fiduciary Duty — The Role of a Trustee
I. Introduction: The Weighted Crown In the previous entry, we built the "Fortress" (the Trust). Now, we must appoint the...
Intrafamily Loans & AFR Rates
I. Introduction: The Power of the Private Lender In a traditional financial system, if a child wants to buy a home or st...
DAF vs. Private Foundation
I. Introduction: The Strategic Giver In the "Fortress" model, philanthropy serves a dual purpose. Externally, it allows...
Impact Investing — ESG & Social Returns
I. Introduction: The Evolution of Capital For most of the 20th century, investing and charity were kept in separate silo...
Estate Taxes & The Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption
I. Introduction: The Death Tax The Estate Tax is a tax on your right to transfer property at your death. It is often ref...
Prenuptial Agreements — Protecting Pre-Marital Assets
I. Introduction: The Strategic Role of a Prenup In the eyes of the law, marriage is a financial partnership. Without a p...
Drafting a Family Constitution
I. Introduction: The Family Operating System A Family Constitution (sometimes called a Family Charter or Protocol) is a...
Literacy for Minors (Curriculum)
I. Introduction: The Stewardship Path Financial literacy for the next generation of a dynasty is not about teaching them...
Advanced Tax Strategies — CRTs, CLTs, and Beyond
I. Introduction: The Split-Interest Strategy The IRS allows for a sophisticated form of giving called Split-Interest Gif...