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Allen Barron, Inc.

Succession Planning for Business Owners

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What is succession planning for business owners? How does this affect the short and long-term interests of your company and its value? Why should you be concerned about succession planning if you own a business or have a...more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Why Restaurant Owners Need Asset Protection Strategies

Running a restaurant comes with financial risks, including lawsuits, creditor claims, and unforeseen business downturns. Without proper asset protection strategies, restaurant owners may expose their personal wealth and...more

Kilpatrick

8 Key Takeaways | Navigating Operating Agreements: Material Terms and Best Practices

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At a recent Association of Corporate Counsel (Charlotte Chapter) event, Kilpatrick’s Mikail Clark presented on the topic of “Navigating Operating Agreements: Material Terms and Best Practices.”...more

Weintraub Tobin

Navigating Business Interests as a Fiduciary in California

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Administering a trust or probate estate is challenging enough—but what happens when you, as a private professional fiduciary, are tasked with managing a business interest? Whether you’re a professional trustee, conservator,...more

Cole Schotz

Death, Taxes and Shareholder Agreements: Lessons from the Connelly Case

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Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Connelly v. United States, that the valuation of a decedent’s shares in a closely held corporation for federal estate tax purposes must include insurance proceeds received...more

IR Global

Navigating the Complexity of Succession Planning: Lessons from a Case Study

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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

Husch Blackwell LLP

Unanimous Supreme Court Determines Company-Owned Life Insurance Increases Fair Market Value

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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

Allen Barron, Inc.

The Importance of Succession Planning for Business Owners

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What is the importance of succession planning for business owners? Why should you be concerned about the development and implementation of succession planning if you own a business or a significant interest in an LLC, S...more

Jaburg Wilk

How to Probate-Proof your LLC Interest

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Whether I’m working on a business transaction or assisting business owners with their estate planning, I always look at how the ownership of the LLC is structured. While many business owners have set up a revocable living...more

Ruder Ware

Estate Planning for Family Farms: What to do with the Land

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While most businesses use real estate, unique planning issues arise for family-farm owners because of the importance of real estate to the farm and family. There are several reasons for that....more

Lewitt Hackman

Game Changer? Succession Planning Targeted by IRS

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The Department of the Treasury wants to place limitations on valuation discounts that are currently commonly used to reduce asset values in family-owned and closely-held businesses, in an effort to increase tax revenue. The...more

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