"This book provides lawyers with step-by-step guidance on how to lead family business owners through the succession planning process to produce a result that is tailored to the unique circumstances and objectives of the owners and their successors."--Back cover.
Written by two attorneys who specialize in estate planning, this book clarifies all the issues involved in planning an estate and transferring wealth. It offers comprehensive estate planning guidelines, including creating a will, designating power of attorney, trusts, and life insurance, and includes up-to-date estate and inheritance tax information.
EFFECTIVE ESTATE AND BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING UNDER THE NEW TAX LAW A properly designed and implemented estate and/or business succession plan is key to providing for and protecting loved ones in the most tax-efficient manner possible. A team of advisors must be assembled from the disciplines of law, insurance, finance, accounting, and tax in order to create a plan that optimizes planning opportunities incorporating both the current state of law with the current state of one’s mind. J.K. Lasser Pro Estate and Business Succession Planning, Second Edition provides you with a unique and comprehensive analysis of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, the new retirement distribution rules, Section 529 education plans, and split dollar insurance guidelines. It can help professionals and experienced individuals alike take advantage of opportunities presented by the new tax law, avoid common mistakes, and understand complex estate and business succession planning techniques. Written by two attorneys who specialize in estate planning matters, this easy-to-read book provides you with complete information and strategies for a variety of issues including: How to plan in light of the phased-in provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 Top twenty factors to consider when creating one’s Will, as well as creating a Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy Annual Exclusion and Exemption Equivalent Planning Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and Crummey Notices Charitable Remainder Trusts and Foundations Family Limited Partnerships Business Succession Planning Techniques Split Dollar Plans Section 529 education plans Retirement distribution rules Self-Canceling Installment Notes Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts GRITs, GRATs, and GRUTs And this is just a sampling of the expertise that the authors provide in a truly unique and understandable text. J.K. Lasser Pro Estate and Business Succession Planning, Second Edition contains all you need to make the most of the new tax law while navigating this complex area, and shows you how to protect and provide for loved ones for generations to come. Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com
As the first wave of Canadian baby boomers retire over the next few years, succession planning will be vital for the long-term survival of many businesses. Canada is about to see a huge transfer of wealth from this generation to the next, yet many businesses struggle to ensure a smooth transition of business management and ownership. For family-owned companies, the ramifications may be even more sweeping. The personal issues they face, compounding other day-to-day business concerns, range from planning for income taxes to maintaining interpersonal relationships with family members. A good succession plan will manage a range of issues, such as people and talent, family dynamics, corporate structure, estate planning, insurance and share transfer, to name just a few. Who Will Take Over the Business? is for any business owner who wants to retire, sell, or transfer ownership of their business. It is designed to guide business owners through a comprehensive and strategic approach to the business succession process to ensure that the transition is carried out as smoothly as possible. Who Will Take Over the Business? is a must-have resource for every Canadian business owner.
Business Succession and Estate Planning for the Closely Held Business Owner provides a solid foundation for understanding and communicating effectively with your attorney and other professional advisors regarding how to set up a winning business succession plan. Although business succession and estate planning is often viewed as an arcane field, full of complex concepts and terminology, it is also essential for every closely held business owner. Neglecting this type of planning is to risk having your business and other assets pass in ways that you did not intend. Among other things, Business Succession and Estate Planning for the Closely Held Business Owner guides you through the business succession plan cycle, the federal transfer tax system, and core estate planning documents, such as wills and revocable trusts. Youll also be introduced to the concepts of holding entities, recapitalization, and estate freeze planning. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to participate more fully in the planning process in order to design a plan that reflects your most important wishes and desires when it comes to this topic.
Succession Planning for the Family Owned Business represents a comprehensive strategy for ensuring that your family business is passed successfully to the next generation. Within these pages, you will find everything you need to plan for the future of your small business as well as your family.
Helps to prepare for passing the family business on to the next generation. Leaders will learn how to create a succession plan; how to develop opportunities for succession candidates; how to build consensus with the family and leaders on succession plans and finally leaders will learn when and how to let go of their own role in the business.