Another Fresh Perspective on Succession Planning
I recently had the opportunity to meet with a gentleman named Franco Lombardo from Vancounver B.C. who has pioneered the concept of "authentic wealth" in the context of succession planning. Franco has written two books: Life After Wealth and Money Motto both of which deal with and elaborate on his core concepts of devising strategies for individuals who want to create a meaningful personal legacy.
In Lombardo's words: "Authentic Wealth involves seeing, understanding and releasing fears around money, and, at the same time, embracing a deeper understanding of who we are, why we are here, and how we create meaning through the choices we make every day"
Franco has founded Veritage, a company through which he consults with clients with a view towards a more holistic succession planning strategy. The concept of collaboration between a testator and his or her beneficiaries in realizing family objectives has also been explored by Ian Hull of our office and his concept of the Family Conference as a means of avoiding estate litigation.
David M. Smith
