The document discusses when and why families should consider creating a family office to manage their wealth. It notes that a family office makes sense when a family has sizable assets outside of their main business. Creating a family office allows families to develop an overall strategy for their investments and establish a mission statement to accomplish long-term family goals. A family office also provides services like direct investing, bookkeeping, and philanthropy support. Outsourced services often include investment management, asset custody, and tax planning. The document recommends that a dedicated family office is typically not cost-effective until a family's net worth exceeds $500 million.