Building Your Castle: A practical guide for protecting your legacy. (Paperback or Softback)

Building Your Castle is a practical, step-by-step guide for avoiding the in-fighting, heartache, and financially devastating probate litigation that often breaks families apart when a patriarch dies or becomes disabled. By adapting techniques long used by the uber-rich, Christian shows how families of any size can preserve their wealth and their wellbeing.

In the book you'll learn:

- How to avoid costly, and heartbreaking, disputes in the courtroom and the living room

- How to anticipate and avoid the "Family Power Vacuum"

- How and when to talk to children about family finances

- How to use the legal tools that preserve and transfer wealth

- How to incorporate children and their spouses into a family business

- How to recognize, encourage, and leverage your family members' strengths

- How to set goals as a family and plan for contingencies

Throughout the book, Christian incorporates compelling examples from his own career and personal life, as well as elements from history and philosophy to provide a greater depth of understanding. His quirky, academic, and fun style turn a subject most people find boring and difficult into something approachable, enlightening, and easy to learn.

"Everyone has heard a story of how a family came to blows over a contested inheritance. Christian Kelso's book helps you avoid this kind of family tragedy." Beck Weathers, M.D., Climber & Author

"Families need teamwork, engagement, and cultural identity just like businesses do. Christian's techniques teach families to develop these skills just like my coaching does for business leaders." Jason Treu, Chief People Officer and Executive Coach

"This book is a fantastic resource for navigating rough waters between family members when life and law collide." Jeremy Anderson, Family Lawyer and Cast Member of ABC's The Bachelorette

"Christian does a great job of making complex legal concepts easy to understand!" Orly Mazur, Professor of Taxation, SMU Dedman School of Law