Stabilizing and maximizing the value of
a business is the focus of this commentary. It is designed
to help a client retain control of a closely-held business
and assure the value of the business will be available
to provide personal financial security.
It asks - and answers - twelve key questions that should
be considered by every business owner:
"What’s the problem?"
"Is a family-owned business safe?"
"Why can’t the problem
be solved by leaving the business to the proper parties
in a will?"
"What happens at a shareholder’s
death or disability?"
"What are the specific problems
and objectives of heirs?"
"How will the IRS value a business
for federal estate tax purposes?"
"What are the problems faced
by surviving shareholders when another shareholder
dies or becomes permanently disabled?"
"What are the odds that death
or disability could occur?"
"What’s the solution to
these problems?"
"How is a buy-sell agreement
funded - and is there a perfect funding mechanism?"