@article {Dickstein12, author = {Sidney Dickstein}, title = {The Family Council}, volume = {5}, number = {4}, pages = {12--14}, year = {2003}, doi = {10.3905/jwm.2003.320459}, publisher = {Institutional Investor Journals Umbrella}, abstract = {The author starts by noting that governance structures dealing with management of a family{\textquoteright}s investment assets are subjects of much recent attention. He suggests that whatever the vehicle for professional management of a family{\textquoteright}s assets-be it a corporate or individual fiduciary, a family office, or any other type of wealth manager-engagement of the members of the family through a family council will provide a useful adjunct to the functions of the professional. The article begins by explaining the reasons for and benefits to be derived from a family council and then proceeds to discuss various issues relating to its structure, composition, and the conduct of family council meetings.}, issn = {1534-7524}, URL = {https://jwm.pm-research.com/content/5/4/12}, eprint = {https://jwm.pm-research.com/content/5/4/12.full.pdf}, journal = {The Journal of Wealth Management} }