Category: Strategic Planning
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Multi-Generational Wealth Management: Strategies for Success
When it comes to multi-generational wealth management, is financial wealth the only capital worth cultivating? While financial capital is significant, considering various aspects of capital, including human capital and leadership, is essential to successfully transition wealth across generations. This post explores some strategies that can aid the transition of wealth to heirs and unearths the…
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Succession Planning for Private Foundations & DAFs
Private foundations are a popular avenue for many high net worth individuals who want to actualize their philanthropic ambitions. In Canada, we have over 6,000 registered private foundations and many more donor advised fund (“DAF”) accounts. But, while setting up a private foundation is an exciting milestone for many charitable donors, an embodiment of their…
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Financial Contingency Plan: A Guide for Wealthy Families
The financial consequences for wealthy families without financial contingency plans are high, as uncertainties are a certainty. Since, the peace of mind that comes with having a substantial investment portfolio can be easily disrupted by unexpected events. Changing circumstances, legal entanglements, unforeseen personal tragedies, or even shifts in tax regulations can pose significant threats to…
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Estate Planning Basics: Working with a Family Office
Markdale Financial Management is our family office dedicated to managing the financial affairs of wealthy investors. One of our key roles of our family office is to coordinate the work of investment and insurance, legal, and accounting professionals when it comes to estate planning. In this blog post, we’ll explore how our family office serves…
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Estate Planning Tips to Avoid Spoiling Your Children
As a wealthy investor, the question of how much money to leave your children without spoiling them is likely one that weighs heavily on your mind. While some might consider this a nice problem to have, it’s still a problem that needs to be addressed thoughtfully and carefully. This blog post explores some tips for…
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Top 10 Problems Your Family Foundation Will Face Without a Succession Plan
Family foundations can play an important role in philanthropy and social impact, but their long-term success depends on effective leadership and governance. Without a succession plan in place, your family foundation may face a range of challenges that can undermine its effectiveness and sustainability. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 10 problems your…
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Your Family Foundation Must have a Succession Plan
Having plans for the succession of your family foundation in place before they’re needed is critical if you want to avoid legal disputes, conflict between family members, and ending the good works your foundation supports. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of creating a succession plan and the key benefits to consider. Strengthening…
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Why have a will?
Are you a wealthy investor who’s been putting off creating a will? Well, it’s time to put your affairs in order and get that will drafted! Not only will it bring you peace of mind, but it will also ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Here are the top 5 reasons…
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Documenting Your Spousal Relationship
You’ve fallen in love and choose to live with your partner (without documentation). That was in your 20s. Since then, your investment portfolio has grown significantly. What should you do? Or, maybe you have school aged children. What might happen to them if you die? Or, you’re a retired senior and you’ve lost your spouse…
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5 Challenges Inheritors Face (and how to overcome them)
When working class entrepreneurs become wealthy, they bring a perspective about wealth much different from those who inherit it. Wealthy inheritors face unique challenges that require distinct approaches to wealth management. This post describes 5 challenges wealthy inheritors face and how to overcome them: Financial Awareness Lifestyle Management Stewardship Self Esteem Trust in Relationships Financial…