Business Succession Planning

Experienced

Estate Planning and Business Law

Attorneys

Ensure a smooth transition with our Business Succession Planning services. We help you create a strategic plan to transfer ownership and leadership seamlessly, safeguarding your business’s future and legacy.

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    Asset Protection for Professionals
    and Business Owners

    At Heritance Law, we understand that family businesses are vital to the American economy, yet they face significant challenges during ownership transfers. With 90% of businesses being family-owned and a large portion of Fortune 500 companies being family-run, planning for smooth transitions is crucial.
     
    Our team specializes in Business Succession Planning, ensuring your business thrives across generations. We help address critical questions, such as who will manage the business, how to financially secure your spouse, and how to handle inheritance issues. Our services include drafting Buy-Sell Agreements (BSAs), which facilitate the transfer of business interests due to retirement, disability, or death. These agreements are binding and can simplify the transition, while also addressing tax considerations.
    • Succession Planning: Who will lead your business after you step down? Will it be your spouse, one of your children, or a trusted non-family member? We help you make these crucial decisions to ensure a smooth transition
    • Financial Independence: If your spouse isn’t running the business, we’ll assist you in making arrangements to ensure they are financially secure, whether or not they remain dependent on the business.
    • Equitable Inheritance: What provisions have you made for children who aren’t involved in the business? We’ll help you create a plan that’s fair to all your heirs while protecting the integrity of the business.

    FAQ

    Business succession planning involves preparing for the transfer of ownership and management of a business, ensuring a smooth transition when the current owner steps down or is no longer able to lead.

    Without a proper succession plan, your business could face significant challenges, including disputes among heirs, loss of key employees, and potential financial instability, which could jeopardize the business’s future.

    It’s never too early to start. Ideally, business succession planning should begin years before the anticipated transition, allowing ample time to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy.

    Who should be involved in the succession planning process?

    Choosing a successor involves assessing potential candidates based on their skills, experience, and commitment to the business. This could be a family member, a trusted employee, or an outside party.

    Yes, many business owners choose to remain involved in some capacity, whether as a mentor, advisor, or board member, depending on the needs of the business and the successor’s preferences.

    Without a succession plan, your business may face significant risks, including leadership voids, legal disputes, and financial instability, which could lead to the decline or closure of the business.

    Proper succession planning can help minimize tax liabilities for both the business and the successor. This may involve strategies such as gifting shares, establishing trusts, or structuring the sale of the business to reduce tax burdens.

    Yes, business succession planning often goes hand-in-hand with estate planning, ensuring that your business interests are aligned with your overall estate plan, and that your heirs are treated fairly.

    To get started, schedule a consultation with Heritance Law. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through the process, helping you create a tailored succession plan that ensures your business’s future success.

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      At Heritance Law, our team brings a wealth of expertise and years of experience to every case. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the law and a proven track record of success across a variety of practice areas. 

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