Building a successful business takes years of hard work and dedication. But have you thought about what happens to your company when you’re ready to step away? Business succession planning safeguards your legacy and ensures your business thrives long after you’ve moved on.
As New York business succession planning lawyers, we help owners like you prepare for the future. Whether you’re looking to pass your business to family members, sell to employees, or explore other exit strategies, we’ll guide you through the process.
We’ve helped many New York business owners successfully transition their companies. Our experience covers a wide range of industries and succession scenarios. We’ll work with you to create a tailored plan that protects your interests, minimizes tax implications, and ensures a smooth transition. Let’s secure the future of the business you’ve worked so hard to build.
Business succession planning is preparing to transfer your company’s ownership and management to the next generation or a new owner as you intend.
It involves identifying potential successors, establishing a timeline for the transition, determining the value of your business, and addressing financial and legal considerations.
Without a proper succession plan in place, your business may face uncertainty, financial instability, and even legal disputes. Working with a business succession planning attorney at Katz Law Firm ensures a smooth transition and protects your legacy.
Many business owners put off succession planning, thinking they’ll have plenty of time to address it later. But unexpected events like illness, disability, or even death can strike at any time. Without a clear plan in place, your business could face:
Every business is different, and so is its ideal succession plan. We help New York business owners explore and implement various transition strategies, including:
Each of these strategies has its own legal, financial, and practical considerations. We’ll work with you to understand your goals and choose the approach that best serves your business and personal objectives.
A well-crafted succession plan is more than just a document – it’s a roadmap for your business’s future. At its core, effective transition planning addresses several critical areas to ensure your company continues to thrive long after you’ve stepped away.
Key elements include:
We’ll work with you to address each of these areas, creating a comprehensive plan tailored to your business. From accurately valuing your company to minimizing tax liabilities and preparing future leaders, our goal is to ensure a smooth transition that protects your legacy and sets your business up for continued success.
Business succession planning involves more than just legal considerations.
Our estate planning lawyers can help you minimize tax liabilities and ensure the economic stability of your business during the transition.
Some key tax and financial considerations include:
We will collaborate with your financial team to develop a comprehensive plan addressing these important issues.
If you own a family business, succession planning may be particularly complex.
You must deal with family dynamics and relationships, balance fairness and equality among family members, and establish governance structures and dispute-resolution mechanisms.
Our skilled business succession advisors can help you address these challenges and develop a plan that works for your family and your business.
Your business succession plan should work in tandem with your overall asset protection strategy. We can help you implement tools like trusts, LLCs, and other entities to shield your business and personal assets from potential creditors and lawsuits. By integrating asset protection with succession planning, you can have greater peace of mind knowing that your hard-earned wealth is secure.
Developing a comprehensive business succession plan is not a do-it-yourself endeavor. You need the guidance of an experienced attorney who understands the New York business, tax, and estate planning laws.
At Katz Law Firm, we provide:
Business succession planning involves navigating the complex interplay of family relationships, tax laws, and business goals. By working with our experienced attorneys, you can have peace of mind knowing a clear plan is in place to preserve family harmony and your business legacy for generations to come. We’ll help you maximize the value of your life’s work while building in flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
The best time to start planning for your business’s future is now. Even if retirement seems far off, laying the groundwork early gives you the greatest flexibility and peace of mind. Assemble a team of advisors, assess your current situation, set clear goals, and communicate openly with stakeholders. At Katz Law Firm, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.
Don’t wait until it’s too late to start planning for your business’s future. Contact Katz Law Firm today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced New York business succession planning lawyers. Together, we’ll develop a comprehensive strategy to safeguard your life’s work and ensure a smooth transition for your company.
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Define your legacy with clear goals for asset distribution, family protection, and wealth preservation.
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If you become incapacitated or pass away without a proper business succession plan in place, your company may face significant challenges. Without clear direction on who should take over leadership roles or how ownership interests should be transferred, your business could be tied up in lengthy legal disputes among family members or business partners. This uncertainty can lead to decreased productivity, loss of key employees, and even the collapse of the business.
Yes, you can include provisions in your business succession plan to encourage or require your beneficiaries to continue running the business. One option is to create a trust that holds your business interests and specifies the conditions under which beneficiaries can receive distributions. For example, you might stipulate that beneficiaries must actively participate in the management of the company to receive their share of the profits.
Another option is to use a buy-sell agreement to outline the terms under which beneficiaries can sell their ownership stakes. You might include provisions that give the company or other owners the right of first refusal to purchase shares from beneficiaries who choose not to participate in the business. This can help ensure that control of the company remains with those who are committed to its success.
Our lead estate planning attorney, Adam Katz, is passionate about helping families and individuals navigate the complex world of estate planning with compassion and a personal touch.
With more than 17 years of experience in estate planning and probate law, Adam Katz has helped countless clients achieve peace of mind by crafting comprehensive plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. He takes the time to listen to your concerns, explain your options in plain language, and guide you through every step of the process.
Adam Katz believes that estate planning should be an empowering experience, not a daunting one. He is committed to building long- lasting relationships with clients, ensuring that your plan evolves as your life changes. Whether you’re just starting your estate planning journey or need to update an existing plan, Adam Katz is here to provide the knowledgeable guidance and support you deserve.
At Katz Law Firm, we understand that estate planning is not just about drafting documents; it’s about building relationships and creating a lasting impact.
