Business Succession Planning

Axley Attorneys take a holistic approach, combining experience in estate planning, tax, real estate, and corporate law to assist businesses throughout the business lifecycle, particularly business succession and exit strategy planning. Our attorneys regularly assist businesses and business owners navigate the ongoing complexities inherent in owning and operating a business.

Relying upon our extensive experience advising business owners and families, we understand that each business has different goals and objectives. For certain businesses, obtaining the maximum amount of the business’ value for the current owners in the eventual sale to a third party is a top priority. For other businesses, the goal to transfer the business to existing business partners or family members may be the long term strategy. Our legal advice is custom-tailored to handle the complexities of your particular business goals.

Services Axley Attorneys Can Consults On:
  • Entity formation
  • Entity financing
  • Corporate planning
  • Tax planning
  • Deferred compensation and salary continuation plans
  • Gifting techniques
  • Installment sale plans
  • Stock option plans
  • Estate planning
  • Property acquisition
  • Mergers/sales to third parties

Collaboration is key in creating and implementing a business succession strategy. Our attorneys work closing with your businesses’ decision makers, financial advisors, accountants, and insurance providers to develop a plan that works for you and your business.

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