A family constitution is a written statement which records the family’s heritage, culture, hopes and aspirations for future success and plans how to achieve that success. The document enables the smooth running of family affairs and interests by containing a number of provisions for different events. Those events include:
Though a family constitution is not binding it helps to avoid dangerous and catastrophic family fall-outs by looking at what would happen should a major family event occur. The document takes out surprise and gives an opportunity for each family member to express their views on these questions. Although not all family members may like the outcome of the particular decision they will respect that they have been consulted and have taken part in producing the constitution and they are less likely to protest if decisions are not in their favour.
If you are interested in exploring having a family constitution then please speak to Amanda Simmonds, the Head of the Business Family Team, who will be happy to advise you.
Please note this information is provided by way of example and may not be complete and is certainly not intended to constitute legal advice. You should take bespoke advice for your circumstances.
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