greed or envy – 7 deadly sins

If envy is a greater driver of behaviour than greed, then the principles of equity and fairness become all the more important when transitioning wealth within a family. Within families, envy can be a far more destructive attribute. Any gift (in the broadest sense, so including a role that is ‘given’ to a family member) should be considered in the context of how other family members may react and respond. by David Werdiger