Legacy Advisors Ltd. - The Family Office: Building and Sustaining Value for Business Families

A family office provides professionally managed support in planning, investment and professional advice, reporting and specialized services related to managing the family’s wealth. This case study explores the challenges of a next generation family member in attempting to convince his traditional Chinese father of the advantages and opportunities to be created by establishing a family office to support the family's financial and investment activities.

Business families and wealthy families need to appreciate the investment opportunities created by the creation of a family office. This case provides an overview of the issues and opportunities created by a family office. Students will explore the implementation process and develop an understanding of professional practices that support the effective development of a family office strategy.