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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
Rivkin Radler LLP

Owners of Closely Held Businesses: Time to check your buy-sell agreement

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Most closely held businesses, whether organized as a C or S corporation, LLC or partnership, have (or should have) a buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement addresses what happens to an owner’s interest in the business when...more

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Common Business Succession Planning Strategies

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Thoughtful succession planning can pave the way for a smooth transition and a thriving future for a company and its stakeholders. Here are a few techniques that business owners should consider....more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Has Your Buy-Sell Agreement Recently Been Updated?

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A buy-sell agreement should be a critical part of your estate plan if you have an interest in a business that’s closely held or family owned. The agreement provides for the disposition of each owner’s interest after a...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, January/February 2022

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Business owners: Now’s the time to revisit buy-sell agreements - If you own an interest in a closely held business, a buy-sell agreement should be a critical component of your estate and succession plans. These...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - August/September 2019: Covering all the bases Both your business and estate plan can benefit from a...

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A buy-sell agreement provides for the disposition of each owner’s business interest after a “triggering event,” such as death, disability, divorce, termination of employment or withdrawal from the business. However, to be...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Family Affair: Potential Problems with Family-Owned Businesses

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Some of the most heartbreaking situations we see in our closely-held business and estate practices are families torn apart over differences in dealing with family-owned businesses. When there are problems with...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Buy-sell agreements: When a smart business decision also makes estate planning sense

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If a person owns a business with one or more individuals, drafting a buy-sell agreement is smart estate planning, as the business interests likely represent a substantial part of his or her estate. This article explores the...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Some Notes on Buy-Sell Agreements

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1. Why is it important to have a discussion about buy-sell agreements in the context of estate planning? The ownership interest in a closely held business represents a substantial portion of an individual’s wealth. ...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Wealth Management Update - June 2016

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June Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts The June § 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Business Succesion Planning - March 2016

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The transition of a family owned or closely-held business is an important event for families. In a prior article, we covered the issues that a business owner faces in general in preparing a succession plan. This article will...more

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Business Succession Planning - February 2016

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The transition of a family owned or closely-held business is a significant undertaking even with the best laid plan. This article will outline the issues that should be considered by the business owner in transitioning a...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Five Legal Documents Every Family Business Should Have (and Use)

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Every business is different. Certainly, every family is different. But family businesses, as a group, share certain challenges and opportunities. In order to ensure their businesses survive, thrive and grow, leaders of family...more

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