How can I start a family conversation about wealth?
A clear starting point for the conversation ahead.
Start with the purpose of the conversation, the people who should take part, and the topics you are ready to discuss. An agenda around priorities and responsibilities can help make the first meeting more useful.
Agree on what the conversation is for
You might want to communicate intentions, understand family priorities, or discuss responsibilities during a life change. You do not need to resolve every estate or business question in one meeting.
Prepare a simple agenda
iA’s family-financial-meeting article discusses communication around estate intentions, life changes, and succession. Use those themes to prepare questions rather than assume that everyone shares the same expectations.
- What do we want each person to understand?
- Which responsibilities or expectations need clarification?
- Which questions should be taken to an advisor, lawyer, or tax professional?
Know where professional input belongs
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Sources you can explore
iA — Family financial meetings iA Private Wealth — SolutionsThe family-meeting article was published in October 2023.
Original educational summary. Not reviewed or approved by iA. General information, not personal financial advice.