Business Succession

Business Succession

Business succession planning is a process designed to assist the business owner to transition out of business and transfer ownership of business at the time of retirement while maximizing the business owner’s personal financial security

Purpose

Addresses all eventualities including the possibility of death, critical illness or disability of a business owner.

Who’s this for?

Key Person
Shareholder
Buy Sell Arrangement
Business Loan/Overhead Risk

Benefits

Value of your business can represent a substantial source of income in retirement, therefore proper succession planning can ensure that the risks to your lifestyle in retirement is minimized.
If your hope is to have your business continued by one or more family members, then you will likely need to coordinate your business plan with your estate plan and explore any tax deferral opportunities.
Any unforeseen events could lead to problems in your business without proper planning. Advanced planning can ensure that you, your business and family are protected.

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