Allen Barron provides tax and estate planning for small business owners and S Corporations without employees as part of our integrated tax, legal, estate planning, accounting and business advisory services. Many small business owners mistakenly believe business succession planning and estate planning is for those with substantial wealth. This is...
Estate Planning for Business Owners
What are some of the fundamental issues when estate planning for business owners? Why should every business owner have an estate plan? What are some of the primary issues to address in an effective estate plan for those who own an interest in a business or professional practice? What happens...
The Importance of Succession Planning for Business Owners
What is the importance of succession planning for business owners? Why should you be concerned about the development and implementation of a succession plan if you own a business or a significant interest in an LLC, S Corporation or C Corporation? Your business is a valuable asset, perhaps the most...
Pass Wealth or a Business Interest to the Next Generation
A well structured trust is a central estate planning tool for small business and closely held family business owners to pass wealth or a business interest to the next generation. This includes heirs, beneficiaries and future generations of your family while minimizing the impact of taxation and maximizing control. The...
Business Succession Planning to Ensure Success
Why should you consider business succession planning to ensure success for your company in San Diego or Southern California?? How does a business succession plan protect the ongoing operations of your business and the interests of your heirs and beneficiaries?? The primary objective of a business succession plan is to...
Your San Diego Business Succession Plan – “You Make the Plan, or a Plan Will Be Made for You!”
Why should you be thinking about your San Diego business succession plan as the year comes to a close? The National Law Review recently asked a great question: "Who is the better planner for your (business) affairs - You or the State? You Make the Plan, or a Plan Will...
Keys to Successful Business Succession Planning
What are the keys to successful business succession planning and when should you start? If you own a business, from an LLC to a large multinational corporation, you should have a succession plan in place. The unfortunate fact is less than 20% of California business owners have actually implemented a...
Preparing a Business for Sale in San Diego
Are you considering selling your company or positioning it to be an attractive option for the right buyer? Preparing a business for sale in San Diego takes several months and usually more than a year. In today's rapidly changing business climate you must be prepared to act quickly and efficiently...