Donal Griffin: Harmony on the Home Front
Over more than 1,500 in depth interviews - for Family and Business Records - I’ve observed the flames of internecine family battles wreak havoc. What wish sits atop family harmony in our order of things? NONE! We wish and wish again to have - and leave behind - respect, love and functionality in our families. Siblings fighting, children estranged from parents…. the ultimate nightmare.
Shez and I have updated our affairs with Donal Griffin, a lawyer who has entwined his legal knowledge with a commitment to help families and family businesses navigate the complexities of life. He has terrific stories of impasses overcome and challenges that couldn't be resolved. Donal provides an excellent structure by which wills and related family matters can be successfully resolved and harmony enhanced.
For example, he suggests a full brief for your children…. before you finalise your will? It may bring a few tender spots to the surface to be dealt with - better while you’re around than when there is nothing you can do about it. Warren Buffet recommends letting the children review their parents' will to ensure they understand decisions and future responsibilities.
We ourselves will offer up distinct ideas as to family harmony & functionality, developed over the course of our own experience and those 1500 interviews.
Come and hear what Donal has to say and throw in a scenario or two yourself. Consider bringing your spouse or a child too.