By David Werdiger
Published in Horizons: Family Office and Investor Magazine | Issue 11 | October 2025
The article challenges the common belief that treating everyone equally is the same as being fair. David Werdiger highlights that in family wealth and succession planning, strict equality can unintentionally create resentment or imbalance. Instead, he emphasizes fairness through process—understanding each family member’s unique needs, involving them in transparent discussions, and building shared trust.
Ultimately, the piece reframes fairness as a relational concept rather than a mathematical one. It’s not about dividing wealth evenly, but about maintaining harmony and respect across generations through empathy, communication, and inclusion.
How does your family define fairness?
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