Accounting for Liabilities: The Bedrock of Accurate Estate Valuations

Imagine you are reviewing a client’s net worth statement for an estate planning mandate. You observe $1.5 million in gross assets, yet a deeper dive into the documentation reveals a $500,000 term loan secured against...

Beyond Distribution: Strategic Asset Preservation in Estate Planning

Imagine you are reviewing a high-net-worth client’s portfolio, and you notice a significant concentration in a closely held family business alongside a portfolio of volatile equity mutual funds. When preparing your...

Essential Legal Instruments to Prevent Default Intestacy

Imagine you are reviewing a high-net-worth client’s portfolio, and you notice their business interests and personal liquid assets are titled in a way that suggests a lack of formal succession planning. During an audit of...

Mastering the Legal Toolkit: Estate versus Succession Planning

Imagine you are conducting a buy-side analysis of a mid-sized, family-run pharmaceutical firm in India. As you review the management risks, you notice that the founder remains the sole decision-maker, yet there is no...