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Business Succession Planning FAQ

March 25, 2014

When should my business use stock purchase agreement?

MY BUSINESS IS ORGANIZED AS A CORPORATION. I UNDERSTAND MY NEED FOR A BUY-SELL AGREEMENT. BUT UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES ARE “STOCK REDEMPTION AGREEMENTS” PREFERABLE TO THEIR […]
March 25, 2014

Buy-sell agreements and possible tax consequences

After a business owner understands the benefits to be had with a buy-sell agreement, and recognizes the need for one, one of next question that must […]
March 25, 2014

How to fund the purchase price for a buy-sell agreement

There are a few fundamental questions that must be answered by the business owner needing a buy-sell agreement. The first is how the document will be […]
March 25, 2014

The disadvantages of using a buy-sell agreement?

On balance, the advantages of having a well drafted buy-sell agreement in place outweigh any disadvantages that might be encountered. That is not always the case, […]
March 25, 2014

How to select fair price with owner in buy-sell agreement

NOT ONLY DO I WANT THE AGREEMENT TO BE BINDING BETWEEN THE PARTIES, I ALSO WANT IT TO BE RESPECTED FOR TAX PURPOSES. IS THERE A […]
March 25, 2014

How do buy-sell agreements affect business estate taxes?

The short answer is “Yes,” it is possible to make the price under the buy-sell agreement binding for estate tax purposes, but certain requirements must be […]