Thursday, April 14, 2011

Business Succession Planning


Whether you are a mega corporation or a Mom and Pop operation, business succession planning is critical. Do not let your business go down the tubes because you fail to anticipate the next generation of business ownership. There are many scenarios a business owner may want to consider. The primary ones are: (1) Your children will inherit AND run the business. Have you talked to your children about their interest? Are they currently involved? Do they care about the business? Are some children more involved or interested than others? Take the time to answer these questions and plan accordingly. (2) Your children will inherit BUT others will run the business. Do you have an agreement in place with current or potential partners of your business? What are the expectations upon your death or your disability? How would your family be compensated for their interest in the business should you die? Take the time to answer these questions and plan accordingly. (3) You have a Key Employee or potential third party purchaser. Do you want to retire from the business and reap the benefits of your labor. Take the time to answer these questions and plan accordingly. Contact us at http://www.ythlaw.com/ for expert assistance with businses succession planning and other estate planning, probate and elder law needs.

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