Business Asset Protection & Succession Planning
Estate Planning
Safeguard your legacy through strategic asset protection
Protecting your business’ assets is essential to maintaining its longevity and legacy. Proper business asset protection strategies reduce your business’ liability and financial risks—such as lawsuits and creditor claims—enabling future generations to benefit from your hard work.Â
A comprehensive protection plan uses strategies to proactively limit exposure to unanticipated threats, providing peace of mind for you, your family, and workforce.Â
We guide you through the structuring and implementation of these strategies, including the use of LLCs, limited partnerships, trusts, and more.Â
Our Business Asset Protection & Succession Planning services offerings include:
- Corporate restructuring, reorganization, and succession planning
- Asset protection trusts
- Generational wealth transfer planning
- Expert guidance through each step
Importance of Business Asset Protection & Succession Planning
Benefits
Proper asset protection and succession planning provides for the continued support of your family and descendants, even after your passing.
Comprehensive Safeguarding
Protect your assets from predatory lawsuits and creditors, unforeseen liabilities, and family disputes.
Ensure Compliance
Outline clear decisions by ensuring your corporate documents address both present and successive operations and management.
Assign Responsibility
Name your business’ successor to help avoid surprises and confusion arising out of your retirement or death and keep operational disruptions to a minimum.
Simplify Strategies
Proactively address potential conflicts by implementing protective strategies that consider both your family’s future and business’ future.
How It Works
Peace of mind is closer than you think
These conversations can seem overwhelming and intimidating; we’re here to empower you with answers and options.
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Meet with one of our quality and caring associates to ask questions, discuss your options, and plan for the future.
Get a Tailored Plan
Our associates will develop a plan specifically tailored to the needs of you and your family.
Rest Assured
Enjoy your second half of life with the peace of mind knowing your assets and the future of your family are taken care of.
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Request A ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
Conversations surrounding Business Asset Protection & Succession Planning can seem intimidating. Let us answer your questions and provide you with peace of mind.
Do you charge for an initial consultation?
Most initial consultations are free of charge. To receive an initial consultation, you’ll provide us with some information about your needs and goals during your initial consultation request. After that, we’ll provide you with an intake form so we can assign your case to the right person to explore how we can help.
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What is business asset protection, and why is it important?
Business asset protection involves strategies and legal structures that help safeguard your business assets from lawsuits, creditors, and other risks. It ensures that the business’s valuable assets, such as intellectual property, real estate, and equipment, are protected from potential threats.
How can I protect my business assets from creditors and lawsuits?
There are several ways to protect business assets, including forming limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, or trusts. Additionally, ensuring proper insurance coverage, using asset protection agreements, and segregating personal and business assets can help reduce risks.
What is the difference between asset protection for individuals and for businesses?
Business asset protection focuses specifically on protecting the company’s tangible and intangible assets from risks like lawsuits or creditor claims. Individual asset protection, on the other hand, is aimed at protecting personal assets. While both share some strategies, business protection often involves legal structures like LLCs, S-Corps, and trusts designed for business entities. For the best protection, business asset protection should be coordinate with your estate plan.
What is business succession planning?
Business succession planning is the process of preparing for the transfer of ownership and management of a business when the current owner retires, becomes incapacitated, or passes away. It involves determining who will take over and how the transition will occur to ensure the business continues smoothly without disruption.
Why do I need a business succession plan?
A business succession plan is critical for ensuring the continuity of the business and protecting its value in the event of the owner’s exit. It helps avoid conflicts among family members or partners, minimizes tax liabilities, and provides clarity for family, employees and clients.
What should be included in a business succession plan?
A comprehensive business succession plan should include clear instructions for transferring ownership, selecting a successor, outlining the responsibilities of the new owner(s), and addressing tax implications. It may also involve the creation of buy-sell agreements, insurance policies, and strategies for managing leadership transitions.
How can I protect my business if I am the sole owner?
If you are the sole owner of your business, asset protection strategies may include forming an LLC or corporation to separate your business liabilities from your personal assets. Additionally, having a strong estate plan, insurance coverage, and a clear succession plan in place ensures that your business is protected in case of unexpected events.
How do I choose the right successor for my business?
Selecting the right successor for your business depends on several factors, including skills, experience, and compatibility with your business goals. It’s essential to assess the candidates’ ability to manage the company, understand the business’s culture, and maintain relationships with employees, clients, and partners.