Chris Carico Featured in L.A. Times Wealth Management and Estate Planning Roundtable

Christopher D. Carico, Partner & Co-Chair of ECJ's Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts Practice, is featured as an industry expert in the 2026 Los Angeles Times Wealth Management & Estate Planning Roundtable. The article explores critical strategies for high-net-worth individuals navigating today's complex financial landscape, including estate tax planning, family wealth transfer, and legacy preservation.

Chris addresses essential considerations for families seeking to protect and transmit their wealth responsibly. He emphasizes that estate plans must evolve alongside changing circumstances—a critical insight for families managing multi-generational assets. As Chris notes, "An estate plan should evolve as a family's circumstances change. Major life events, financial changes and changes in the law can quickly make an existing plan outdated."

Among his key contributions, Chris discusses the importance of teaching heirs that inheritance is a privilege requiring stewardship, not an entitlement. He also explores how parents can prepare adult children to manage inherited wealth responsibly through transparency, education, and candid conversations about family values and financial responsibility.

Click here to read the full L.A. Times roundtable discussion, including more of Chris' insights on wealth preservation and estate planning strategy.