We’re witnessing a subtle yet profound shift in how some of Canada’s most intentional families are thinking about their legacy. It’s no longer just about preparing your children to receive wealth. A growing number of families are positioning the rising generation—often the grandchildren—as stewards of legacy, while supporting their children in a different role altogether. A Family’s Turning Point Not
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Families that sustain wealth across generations share a defining quality. They place as much importance on knowledge and learning as they do on building financial assets. Money alone rarely sustains a family legacy. Instead, the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and shared purpose creates the foundation for lasting prosperity.
True ownership is fundamentally a felt experience. Consider a young adult who has grown up hearing they will inherit the family farm—a property representing generations of legacy. They may intellectually understand the situation for years, participating in operations and hearing stories of past harvests. Yet, the moment they sign the ownership documents, everything shifts. Suddenly, crop decisions affect family income,
“The greatest wealth is living with less fear, not more money.” ~ Morgan Housel *(Author of The Psychology of Money) If only financial success could guarantee peace of mind, that would be ideal. Many affluent families, despite their wealth, face complex emotional challenges about preserving assets, preparing future generations, and creating meaningful impact. Transitioning from financial uncertainty to confidence
“Security isn’t in the numbers—it’s in the mindset. If fear drives your finances, no fortune will feel safe.” ~ Carl Richards (Financial planner & author of The Behavior Gap) Despite having significant financial resources and portfolios that could potentially secure generations, several successful families wrestle with a nagging sense of financial insecurity and vulnerability. Simply put, a sense of not
“I want to give my kids just enough so that they would feel that they could do anything, but not so much that they would feel like doing nothing.” ~ Warren Buffett Successful families share a powerful aspiration: to ensure their wealth empowers rather than diminishes the next generation’s drive for achievement. Warren Buffett’s insight cuts straight to the
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