
What Is a Succession Plan for a Family-Owned Business?
Planning for perpetuation long before it’s necessary is both desirable and recommended.

Planning for perpetuation long before it’s necessary is both desirable and recommended.

With the estate tax exemption sunset looming, the time to begin planning is now.

Succession planning is elemental for small business owners, much like estate planning is for anyone with assets. Owners should have a plan ahead of retirement if they become incapacitated or pass away unexpectedly.

Losing the founder or long-time owner of an enterprise can leave the business adrift and shatter family relationships. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Whether planning as the predecessor or the next generation, having the right processes — and partners — in place will set up the transition for success.