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Dynastic planning is increasingly topical in the Middle East as founders focus more attention on ensuring that the family remains in harmony. According to Laurence Black, Regional Director at Asiaciti Trust, establishing a structure to manage family dynamics and ensure a smooth transition of assets helps minimise family conflict. As families become more global from their Middle East bases, there are more and more issues to consider. Families are looking further out in wealth transitioning as well, thinking about their personal legacies, such as philanthropic interests. Well-structured dynastic planning helps mitigate dangers that might arise due to political instability or other forms of fragmentation like foreign ownership rules. Cross-border issues are ever more prevalent as asset classes and geographical dispersion become more diverse. Trust structures and other special vehicles are ideal for protecting assets and can maintain control for the principals in their lifetimes.