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Family Offices

Succession Risk

Definition

The probability that generational transitions will disrupt institutional purpose, governance, or strategy. Family offices face acute succession risk because leadership is tied to family membership rather than professional selection.

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The founding generation understood why certain assets were held and what values guided decisions. The third generation inherits assets without context, making decisions that unintentionally contradict original purposes.

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