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Jul. 30, 2011

Inheritance disputes: It’s not always about greed

Contrary to popular belief, money is not the central reason behind inheritance disputes between family members. By Mark Accetturra


By Mark Accettura


Author Mark Accettura says the fight for money and things, like dad's watch or mom's wedding ring, is not about the object or the money itself, but what they symbolize: importance, love, security, self-esteem, connectedness, and immortality. Below is an excerpt from his latest book "Blood & Money: Why families fight over inheritance and what to do about it."


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