When Beneficiaries Break Down: The Psychological Impact of Wealth on HNW Families

7 October 2025

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Trust disputes rarely start in court. More often, they begin quietly, with silence in a meeting, tension in a letter of wishes, or a shift in family dynamics that goes unspoken.

In this insight series, the IMG team has worked closely with clinical psychologist Dr Chantal Basson to explore the emotional patterns that quietly destabilise wealth structures. Drawing on real experience across legal, fiduciary, and psychological practice, the guide offers practical tools for advisers and trustees working with complex families.

Read the guide to explore how structure, communication, and early intervention can help protect not just the assets, but the relationships around them.

Read the guide here