Building Your Castle: A practical guide for protecting your legacy. - Softcover

Kelso, Christian S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 179231731X ISBN 13: 9781792317316

Publisher: Novel Instincts, 2019

Synopsis

Building Your Castle is a practical, step-by-step guide for avoiding the in-fighting, heartache, and financially devastating probate litigation that often breaks families apart when a patriarch dies or becomes disabled.  By adapting techniques long used by the uber-rich, Christian shows how families of any size can preserve their wealth and their wellbeing.  

In the book you’ll learn:

• How to avoid costly, and heartbreaking, disputes in the courtroom and the living room

• How to anticipate and avoid the “Family Power Vacuum”

• How and when to talk to children about family finances

• How to use the legal tools that preserve and transfer wealth

• How to incorporate children and their spouses into a family business

• How to recognize, encourage, and leverage your family members' strengths

• How to set goals as a family and plan for contingencies

Throughout the book, Christian incorporates compelling examples from his own career and personal life, as well as elements from history and philosophy to provide a greater depth of understanding. His quirky, academic, and fun style turn a subject most people find boring and difficult into something approachable, enlightening, and easy to learn.

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Review

“Everyone has heard a story of how a family came to blows over a contested inheritance. Christian Kelso's book helps you avoid this kind of family tragedy.” ~ Beck Weathers, M.D., Climber & Author

 

“Families need teamwork, engagement, and cultural identity just like businesses do. Christian's techniques teach families to develop these skills just like my coaching does for business leaders.” ~ Jason Treu, Chief People Officer and Executive Coach

 

“This book is a fantastic resource for navigating rough waters between family members when life and law collide.” ~ Jeremy Anderson, Family Lawyer and Cast Member of ABC’s The Bachelorette

 

“Christian does a great job of making complex legal concepts easy to understand!” ~ Orly Mazur, Professor of Taxation, SMU Dedman School of Law

Edition details

• Publisher: Novel Instincts
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 179231731X
• ISBN 13: 9781792317316
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224