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Business Planning

Life Insurance Provides Succession Solutions

April 20, 2020 by Ellen LaPlante

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There are many tools in the estate planning toolkit, so there is an ideal course of action that can be implemented to address any situation. This is one of the reasons why it is important to discuss your objectives with an attorney. Many people do not understand what is possible, and uninformed decisions can yield negative consequences. With this in mind, we will look at a couple of different ways that life insurance can play an integral role in estate planning for small business … [Read more...] about Life Insurance Provides Succession Solutions

Filed Under: Business Planning Tagged With: business succession planning, buy-sell agreements, inheritance balancing

Estate Planning Solution for Business Partners

February 26, 2020 by Ellen LaPlante

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Small business owners face certain estate planning challenges, and this can be particularly true when there is a partnership. What would take place if one business partner was to pass away? There is a widely embraced business succession solution that is often utilized when this type of scenario exists. Let’s look at the details. Buy-Sell Agreements Let’s explain by way of example. Suppose you are one of three small business partners. Your business is thriving, and the share that is owned by … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Solution for Business Partners

Filed Under: Business Planning Tagged With: business succession planning, buy-sell agreements

Two Business Structures That Provide Asset Protection

May 1, 2019 by Stephen Unsworth

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You should definitely prioritize asset protection when you are starting a business. It is important to separate your personal property from the business assets, and vice versa. There are two legal structures that are typically utilized for small business owners that want to protect assets, and we will look at them in this post. Limited Liability Companies A limited liability company can provide an asset protection solution in many instances. When you establish an LLC, there is legal separation … [Read more...] about Two Business Structures That Provide Asset Protection

Filed Under: Business Planning Tagged With: asset protection, flp, llc

Inheritance Planning for Business Partners

April 26, 2016 by Ellen LaPlante

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Inheritance planning is always complicated as you make decisions about how to take care of the people in your life after you are gone.  When you own a business, however, the complexities of planning for life after your death become even greater. Not only do you need to ensure that you are leaving a legacy for your family but you also need to consider what will happen to your company when you are no longer around to run it.  Because inheritance planning for business raises many different legal … [Read more...] about Inheritance Planning for Business Partners

Filed Under: Business Planning

What is a Vermont Reverse Mortgage and Should I Consider It After Retirement

June 10, 2015 by Stephen Unsworth

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What is a Vermont Reverse Mortgage and Should I Consider It After Retirement from Stephen Unsworth A reverse mortgage is available to homeowners over the age of 62 They must have paid their home off or have substantial equity built up in order to qualify. Learn more about Vermont Reverse Mortgage in this presentation. … [Read more...] about What is a Vermont Reverse Mortgage and Should I Consider It After Retirement

Filed Under: Business Planning

Your Family Owned Business

May 4, 2015 by Ellen LaPlante

Most families say they wouldn’t trade the benefits of their family owned business for anything. While they agree it might be more stressful, the thought of earning a living and providing for the future needs of their family is found in just one place. There are a few obstacles that come with the estate planning efforts. It’s easy to lay the formalities aside because your employees are family members in many cases, but once you explore what that really means in the long run, you might wish to … [Read more...] about Your Family Owned Business

Filed Under: Business Planning

Portability and American Taxpayer Relief Tax Act of 2012

December 25, 2014 by Ellen LaPlante

Portability and American Taxpayer Relief Tax Act of 2012 from Stephen Unsworth It’s still an option, though many choose this now for other reasons, most often when there exists a high value estate. Learn more about Portability and American Taxpayer Relief Tax Act of 2012 in this presentation.   … [Read more...] about Portability and American Taxpayer Relief Tax Act of 2012

Filed Under: Business Planning, Taxpayer Relief

The Psychology of Family Limited Partnerships in Vermont

September 27, 2013 by Stephen Unsworth

Unfortunately, family limited partnerships in Vermont, or FLPs, have gotten a bad rap in recent years. Some insist they’re golden opportunities for the IRS to audit while other say they’ve become abusive methods of transferring wealth with no tax repercussions. But even if that’s true, and we’re not saying it is, there are many benefits to these financial planning options. Perhaps the real downside has to do with the family dynamic itself. Keeping it in the Family First things first – before … [Read more...] about The Psychology of Family Limited Partnerships in Vermont

Filed Under: Business Planning Tagged With: family limited partnerships in vermont, flp, business succession planning

Is a Family Limited Partnership Right for You?

September 9, 2013 by Stephen Unsworth

Family Limited Partnerships are financial tools used by those with considerable wealth. They're controlled by the family with the goal of better protecting their wealth. They're often preferred over a traditional LLP distinction for a few reasons as they appear to be better choices for avoiding estate taxes. It's not been that long ago that family limited partnerships, or FLPs, were used rarely and were misunderstood by many. Now, though, they're a powerful estate planning tool that can … [Read more...] about Is a Family Limited Partnership Right for You?

Filed Under: Business Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning, flp, family limited partnerships, llc, vermont laws, tax benefits, general partners, limited partners, family's wealth

Farm Ownership Transfers Set to Increase Soon

August 18, 2013 by Stephen Unsworth

Ensuring that farms will be passed along to the next generation or to another farmer is a complex process. There are many aspects, including interpersonal relationships, financial affairs, and legal issues. It is essential to plan for this process. Planning should take into account farm management, as well as income and asset transfers. The financial and legal considerations include changes in the structure of the business, plus personal retirement needs and estate planning. General … [Read more...] about Farm Ownership Transfers Set to Increase Soon

Filed Under: Business Planning

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