During our Women’s Listening Tour we heard from clients that they wanted to better understand what questions they should be asking during specific financial milestones, one of which could be inheriting wealth. The following document is meant to be an easily digestible and high-level perspective on how to approach both the composition and timing of an inheritance. We recognize that receiving an inheritance is not as simple as it seems and that there may be emotional, legal and financial implications that can feel overwhelming. We hope the following guide can serve as a navigation tool as you plan ahead and build your team. Click Here to Download the Six Considerations MORE ON THIS TOPIC Good financial planning happens at every stage of life and we believe a family mission statement – and a strategic plan to implement that mission – allows a family to filter out the “background noise” of day-to-day challenges and focus on long-term goals and objectives. Developing these documents provides a process for reaching agreement on the family’s core values and we believe it is a good starting point for family wealth conversations. Learn more > The views expressed are those of Brown Advisory as of the date referenced and are subject to change at any time based on market or other conditions. These views are not intended to be and should not be relied upon as investment advice and are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance and you may not get back the amount invested. The information provided in this material is not intended to be and should not be considered to be a recommendation or suggestion to engage in or refrain from a particular course of action or to make or hold a particular investment or pursue a particular investment strategy, including whether or not to buy, sell, or hold any of the securities mentioned. It should not be assumed that investments in such securities have been or will be profitable. To the extent specific securities are mentioned, they have been selected by the author on an objective basis to illustrate views expressed in the commentary and do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for advisory clients. The information contained herein has been prepared from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by us as to its timeliness or accuracy, and is not a complete summary or statement of all available data. This piece is intended solely for our clients and prospective clients, is for informational purposes only, and is not individually tailored for or directed to any particular client or prospective client. Any accounting, business or tax advice contained in this communication, including attachments and enclosures, is not intended as a thorough, in-depth analysis of specific issues, nor a substitute for a formal opinion, nor is it sufficient to avoid tax-related penalties.