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A Word of CautionA Word of Caution
These materials are presented with the understanding that the
information provided is not legal advice. Due to the rapidly
changing nature of the law, information contained in this
presentation may become outdated. Anyone using information
contained in this presentation should always research original
sources of authority and update this information to ensure
accuracy when dealing with a specific matter. No person
should act or rely upon the information contained in this
presentation without seeking the advice of an attorney.
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Top Ten Estate Top Ten Estate Planning Tools For Planning Tools For A Business OwnerA Business Owner
Presented By:
David A. DeJarnett, Esquire
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#10 Durable Power of Attorney#10 Durable Power of Attorney
• Plan for incapacity
• Appoint someone to make business decisions on your behalf
• Keep your business in operation
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#9 Last Will & Testament #9 Last Will & Testament
• Business will pass in an orderly fashion
• Consider how estate taxes will be paid
• Empower executor to operate business
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#8 Entity Shields #8 Entity Shields for Asset Protectionfor Asset Protection
• Use corporations or limited liability companies
• Protect personal assets
• Protect assets subject to different risks
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#7 Prenuptial Agreement#7 Prenuptial Agreement
• Largest potential creditor is your fiancé
• Also known as your future former spouse
• Protect the value that you create in your business
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#6 QTIP Trust#6 QTIP Trust
QTIP Trust - Qualified Terminable
Interest Property Trust
• Reduce Estate Taxes by using both exemptions
• Provide support to spouse while controlling disposition of business
• Reduce Estate Taxes by using minority/fractional interest discounts
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#5 JRLT#5 JRLT
JRLT - Joint Revocable Living Trust
• If not QTIP, then JRLT
• Reduce Estate Taxes by using both exemptions
• You can be trustee
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#4 Business Succession Plan#4 Business Succession Plan
• Who will own and operate your business when you are ready to retire?
• Will you sell your business or will you give it to your spouse or children?
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#3 Buy-Sell Agreement#3 Buy-Sell Agreement
• Controls who your partners are
• Restricts transfer of minority interests
• Provides for liquidation of interests
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#2 ILIT#2 ILIT
ILIT - Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
• Business is illiquid
• ILIT provides liquidity
• ILIT provides value replacement
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#1 Time#1 Time
• Start early
• Plan often
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Thank You!Thank You!
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For more information, contact:
David A. DeJarnett, Esquire
Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love [email protected]
(304) 264-4232