Succession

‘You Have to Make Space’: Preparing the Family Office for a Generational Transition

To smooth the transition from one generation to the next, families set up governance structures and make sure their estate plans are in order. But it’s important not to overlook an important piece of this transition: the family office. The current family leaders of the family office, members of the next generation and the professional family office staff all have a role to play in making the handoff smooth. Experts offer advice for all three groups.