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This book provides a practical framework for integrating financial planning and estate planning with strategies that connect younger generation family members with the history, stories, traditions and values we know are essential to living a successful life….the things we define as “legacy.” The book provides multiple strategies to help senior generation family members and mentors make that connection, and most of the solutions are easily available to individuals and families at every place on the economic spectrum.
Topics Covered in the Book
The First Building Block: Building Your Financial Legacy
- Chapter 5 – The First Building Block: A Solid Financial Plan
- Chapter 6 – The Three Core Principles of Wealth Building
- Chapter 7 – Wealth Has a Dark Side
The Second Building Block: Protect Your Financial Legacy for Generations
- Chapter 8 – Train Wrecks and How to Avoid Them
- Chapter 9 – Overcoming the Planning Phobia
- Chapter 10 – Rethinking the “Divide and Distribute” Mindset
- Chapter 11 – Creating a Plan that Works
The Third Building Block: Protect the Things That Matter Most
- Chapter 12 – Define the Values that Matter
- Chapter 13 – Create Your Family Brand
- Chapter 14 – Preserve Family History, Stories & Legends
- Chapter 15 – Your Heirloom Assets are Powerful. Preserve Them.
- Chapter 16 – Family Rituals & Ceremonies
- Chapter 17 – The Power of Travel
- Chapter 18 – Make Your Funeral a Teaching Moment
- Chapter 19 – Break Through Communication Barriers with Powerful New Communication Strategies
- Chapter 20 – Harness the Power of Generosity
- Chapter 21 – Get the Most Value Out of Your Giving
- Chapter 22 – Movies, Books & Other Media
- Chapter 23 – Books
- Chapter 24 – Our American Legacy
Chapter 20
Harness the Power of Generosity
Author’s Inspiration for this Book
I’ve had the growing realization over the last several years that in my work as an estate planning attorney, I have not been as useful as I could be in helping my clients address the things that mattered most—their desire to instill the values that make life work in younger generation family members. I set out to create a framework that would help families bring clarity to the meaning of their legacy. My goal was not to just create a feel good moment. I wanted to provide a practical roadmap and tools that could help them make their legacy real and lasting. I hope this book and the extensive collection of resources found at the end of each chapter fill the need I know many families are seeking.