by Francine Ward | Mar 22, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
Fear and Money Conversations when talking about wealth. Here are a few more examples of common fears that prevent open, honest, and transparent communication about family wealth. Fear of Treating Heirs Unequally and Fostering Sibling Rivalry Fear and money. Each...
by Francine Ward | Mar 15, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
I couldn’t believe my eyes. One day, the gravel inside our fish tank was pressed flat as if leveled by a steamroller. The following morning, there was a mountain sloping along the left side of the tank, almost reaching the top. I wondered what happened, but assumed my...
by Francine Ward | Mar 14, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
Fear and Money. When Talking about Family Wealth. Studies show that the largest contributing factor to generational wealth being lost is Fear. Fear and talk of money about family wealth create problems for future generations. Lack of trust, lack of communication, and...
by Francine Ward | Mar 8, 2022 | Esteemable Acts
Paul and I hadn’t spoken to one another in more than two years. And not a day passed without my wishing it were otherwise. Whenever his name was mentioned in conversation, an uneasy feeling washed over me. In the early days of our not talking, that feeling would...
by Francine Ward | Feb 5, 2022 | Estate Planning
Pet Trusts. As with anything in life, sometimes things don’t work out as planned.  So, my belief is to always have a Plan B. When you prepare accordingly, it’s more likely you will have a successful outcome. Here are three examples of creative planning by pet owners....
