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Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Recent Supreme Court Decision Upends Business Succession Planning Strategies

In Connelly vs. United States (602 U.S. 257, June 6, 2024), the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that in a redemption of a deceased shareholder’s shares of stock, the corporation’s fair market value should include the proceeds...more

IR Global

Navigating the Complexity of Succession Planning: Lessons from a Case Study

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Succession planning is a multifaceted endeavor that requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure a seamless transition of business ownership. In a recent video, succession planner Jeff Faulkner highlights the...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Considerations for Year-End Estate Planning and Business Transitions

As we near the end of 2024, this is the perfect time to reexamine your tax and estate planning action items. There are plenty to address, and it’s wise to do so sooner rather than later. In reviewing year-end estate planning...more

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Strategic Business Structuring and Succession Planning: Balancing Goals and Challenges

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Effective business structuring and succession planning are vital for long-term success and smooth transitions. However, many business owners and their advisors fail to consider the broader implications and goals beyond...more

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Jersey Funds Law Series: Investment Fund Structures - Which one to choose?

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Jersey has a long-established reputation as a fund domicile for alternative investment funds. The most popular fund structures in Jersey include companies (whether single class, multi-class, umbrella, incorporated and...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

The “Business Succession” Decision: Is an ESOP A Viable Option?

When business owners consider their business succession options, they often determine their objectives, analyze company resources and capabilities, and review strategic alternatives. Among these strategic alternatives are...more

ArentFox Schiff

The Importance of Including Revocable Trusts in Estate Planning

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In the realm of estate planning, many people are familiar with the traditional will as a means of distributing assets after death. However, the inclusion of a revocable trust (also known as a living trust), which offers a...more

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Business Advisor Testimonial: The Diverse and Rewarding Work of a Succession Planner

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In a recent video testimonial, a seasoned succession planner Jeff Faulkner with The Rawls Group shared insights into his experience working with a long-time client, who, after exhausting various succession alternatives,...more

IR Global

Boost Client Acquisitions: A Guide for Business Advisors

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As a business advisor, understanding the succession process for business owners can significantly benefit your ability to attract and build a business owner practice successfully. Long-term thinking can be complex for some...more

IR Global

Diversification Empowers Succession Strategies

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For most business owners, their business is their baby. They have invested their time, money, and efforts into building something tangible they can be proud of. They know their business inside out and can count on a steady...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

NLRB, DOJ, FTC and DOL Formalize the Exchange of Information to Help Scrutinize The Impact of Mergers on Workers

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The MOU - On August 28, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor (“Labor Agencies”) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Justice – Antitrust Division and the Federal...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Tax and Estate Planning for Small Business Owners and S Corporations with No Employees

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Many small business owners mistakenly believe business succession planning and estate planning is for those with substantial wealth. This is simply a myth which does not reflect the nature of business or home ownership....more

Saiber LLC

Empower Your Parents & Secure Their Legacy

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No matter how much planning you do, you can never be too prepared to face the future of caring for your aging parents. While it may not be the most comfortable topic, having an open and honest discussion allows you to...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Unanimous Supreme Court Determines Company-Owned Life Insurance Increases Fair Market Value

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On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court held 9-to-0 in Connelly v. United States that company-owned life insurance increases the company’s fair market value for estate tax purposes, and the company’s obligation to redeem a...more

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Succession Planning Advisors – How to Become the “Trusted Advisor”

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Connecting with the Values and Motivations of Business Owners - As a business advisor, one of the most crucial skills is communicating effectively. In a recent video by Kendall Rawls, Director of Development with The Rawls...more

Venable LLP

Whose Value Is It, Anyway?

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On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Connelly v. United States affecting the valuation of closely held businesses for estate tax purposes. The Court explained that, for purposes of federal...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Connelly v Internal Revenue Service

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Connelly v. Internal Revenue Service is a landmark SCOTUS decision that will impact business owners, partners, shareholders, members, and professional practitioners from a business perspective, succession planning, as well as...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Business Owner's Guide: Use of Life Insurance for Buyouts

It is typical to have provisions in the governing documents for your company which contemplate the death and buyout of the owners. Most often, those buyout obligations are funded by the purchase of a life insurance policy on...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Building a Prosperous Future for Law Firms with Succession Consultant David Wood

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with succession consultant David Wood to discuss implementing programs that secure the prosperity of law firms for future leadership. After a 38-year career as a...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Supreme Court's Connelly Decision Significantly Impacts Business Succession Planning

On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Connelly v. United States, affecting how life insurance proceeds are treated in buy-sell agreements for closely held corporations. The ruling states that...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

When It Talks Like a Member, Walks Like a Member, Acts Like a Member… But Isn’t a Member: First Impression Chancery Decision Rules...

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A solid succession strategy is a critical element of corporate planning, but one that is all too often sidelined until it is too late. Under the glow and excitement of starting and growing a business, who wants to talk about...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Business Owner’s Guide: Plan Your Exit

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As America’s largest generation approaches retirement age, we are seeing an influx of business owners looking for an exit ramp. Curiously, we are also seeing business owners of younger generations exiting, or planning to...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Adverse Estate Tax Impact when a Redemption Agreement is used to Purchase Deceased Shareholder’s Shares

In the recent case, Connelly v. United States, 602 U.S. (2024) (slip op.) the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that life insurance proceeds received by a closely held corporation which is used to fund the redemption of a...more

Balch & Bingham LLP

Great Leaders Establish Great Succession Plans

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The future success of your organization depends upon your ability to plan and implement a succession plan. Succession planning, first recognized by Henri Fayol in the early 1900s, continues to be a necessity for any...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Legacy Management – A Different Approach to an Age-Old Business

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Legacy management is an age-old business that has not changed in decades. We propose moving away from an episodic, transactional delivery model and removing siloes between a family’s advisors – allowing for a proactive,...more

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