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Category: Succession Planning

2 Jul

Supreme Court Decision Shakes Up Succession Planning: 5 Essential Next Steps for Business Owners

Recently, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling that will significantly impact business owners and the practice of funding entity purchase buy-sell arrangements with life insurance. Following the decision of Connelly vs. United States, the value of a business owner’s life insurance death benefits must now be included in the overall valuation of a business in certain circumstances […]

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24 Jan
Estate Planning Opportunities Under Secure 2.0

Estate Planning Opportunities Under SECURE 2.0

We will admit that it feels odd to speak about “The SECURE Act 2.0” when it feels like we are still getting our arms around some of the planning and administrative implications of the original SECURE Act (see the proposed regulations released in April 2022 and “4 IRA Rules you should know from the SECURE […]

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20 Sep

Does Your Estate Plan Include Your Business Succession Plan?

For business owners, a comprehensive estate plan must include a roadmap for succession planning. While estate planning and business succession planning may seem like two separate processes, they often overlap. For example, a business owner’s estate plan should address whether the business will pass to family members and continue to operate, or whether the business […]

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11 Jan
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When Should You Include an Estate Planning Attorney in the Sale of Your Business?

We are often approached by clients who are in the process of selling their business. While we love to offer legal advice and recommendations regarding the sale, it is imperative that we are contacted before or during the negotiation stages. Once the letter of intent (“LOI”) is drafted, any guidance an estate planning attorney could […]

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