Does Inheritance Destroy Ambition, Purpose, and Compassion? Plan Right With a Portland, Oregon Trust Lawyer
Estate Planning, Financial Planning Candice Aiston Estate Planning, Financial Planning Candice Aiston

Does Inheritance Destroy Ambition, Purpose, and Compassion? Plan Right With a Portland, Oregon Trust Lawyer

Wealth is a blessing that is earned by a few, partially earned by many more, and entirely unearned by some, yet it always involves some form of luck—creating something or investing in something at the exact right time, being born into a particular family, living in a certain city or country. Many parents lie awake at night wondering whether a large inheritance might dull their children’s drive, sense of purpose in life, or compassion for others who are struggling financially. The worry is easy to understand. The same resources that opened doors to good schools and travel could remove the urgency that pushed you to build that wealth in the first place.

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Will Your Family Business Survive the Future? Succession Planning Considerations from a Portland, Oregon Estate Lawyer
Business Planning, Estate Planning Candice Aiston Business Planning, Estate Planning Candice Aiston

Will Your Family Business Survive the Future? Succession Planning Considerations from a Portland, Oregon Estate Lawyer

As a Portland, Oregon estate lawyer, I've seen many family businesses flourish across generations. Unfortunately, I've also witnessed others falter during transition, not because of market conditions or competition, but due to inadequate succession planning. The hard truth? Sometimes the biggest threats to your business legacy come from within the family itself.

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