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Recent Trends in Succession & Estate Planning
Succession planning is a multifaceted endeavor that requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure a seamless transition of business ownership. In a recent video, succession planner Jeff Faulkner highlights the...more
As we near the end of 2024, this is the perfect time to reexamine your tax and estate planning action items. There are plenty to address, and it’s wise to do so sooner rather than later. In reviewing year-end estate planning...more
Effective business structuring and succession planning are vital for long-term success and smooth transitions. However, many business owners and their advisors fail to consider the broader implications and goals beyond...more
Jersey has a long-established reputation as a fund domicile for alternative investment funds. The most popular fund structures in Jersey include companies (whether single class, multi-class, umbrella, incorporated and...more
When business owners consider their business succession options, they often determine their objectives, analyze company resources and capabilities, and review strategic alternatives. Among these strategic alternatives are...more
In the realm of estate planning, many people are familiar with the traditional will as a means of distributing assets after death. However, the inclusion of a revocable trust (also known as a living trust), which offers a...more
In a recent video testimonial, a seasoned succession planner Jeff Faulkner with The Rawls Group shared insights into his experience working with a long-time client, who, after exhausting various succession alternatives,...more
As a business advisor, understanding the succession process for business owners can significantly benefit your ability to attract and build a business owner practice successfully. Long-term thinking can be complex for some...more
For most business owners, their business is their baby. They have invested their time, money, and efforts into building something tangible they can be proud of. They know their business inside out and can count on a steady...more
The MOU - On August 28, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor (“Labor Agencies”) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Justice – Antitrust Division and the Federal...more
Many small business owners mistakenly believe business succession planning and estate planning is for those with substantial wealth. This is simply a myth which does not reflect the nature of business or home ownership....more
No matter how much planning you do, you can never be too prepared to face the future of caring for your aging parents. While it may not be the most comfortable topic, having an open and honest discussion allows you to...more
On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court held 9-to-0 in Connelly v. United States that company-owned life insurance increases the company’s fair market value for estate tax purposes, and the company’s obligation to redeem a...more
Connecting with the Values and Motivations of Business Owners - As a business advisor, one of the most crucial skills is communicating effectively. In a recent video by Kendall Rawls, Director of Development with The Rawls...more
On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Connelly v. United States affecting the valuation of closely held businesses for estate tax purposes. The Court explained that, for purposes of federal...more
Connelly v. Internal Revenue Service is a landmark SCOTUS decision that will impact business owners, partners, shareholders, members, and professional practitioners from a business perspective, succession planning, as well as...more
It is typical to have provisions in the governing documents for your company which contemplate the death and buyout of the owners. Most often, those buyout obligations are funded by the purchase of a life insurance policy on...more
In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with succession consultant David Wood to discuss implementing programs that secure the prosperity of law firms for future leadership. After a 38-year career as a...more
On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Connelly v. United States, affecting how life insurance proceeds are treated in buy-sell agreements for closely held corporations. The ruling states that...more
A solid succession strategy is a critical element of corporate planning, but one that is all too often sidelined until it is too late. Under the glow and excitement of starting and growing a business, who wants to talk about...more
As America’s largest generation approaches retirement age, we are seeing an influx of business owners looking for an exit ramp. Curiously, we are also seeing business owners of younger generations exiting, or planning to...more
In the recent case, Connelly v. United States, 602 U.S. (2024) (slip op.) the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that life insurance proceeds received by a closely held corporation which is used to fund the redemption of a...more
The future success of your organization depends upon your ability to plan and implement a succession plan. Succession planning, first recognized by Henri Fayol in the early 1900s, continues to be a necessity for any...more
Legacy management is an age-old business that has not changed in decades. We propose moving away from an episodic, transactional delivery model and removing siloes between a family’s advisors – allowing for a proactive,...more
In its recent decision in Connelly v. U.S., the U.S. Supreme Court held that life insurance proceeds received by a corporation to fund an obligation to purchase a deceased stockholder’s shares in the corporation must be...more