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About the Book
As the nation's population ages, an increasing number of clients are looking for the most effective way to pass their investments on to younger family members. This updated edition of An Estate Planner's Guide to Family Business Entities provides a complete and timely framework for selecting the most appropriate means of transferring wealth through the establishment of a business entity, including S corporations, C corporations, partnerships and LLCs.
As with the other books in Louis A. Mezzullo's popular series, An Estate Planner's Guide to Family Business Entities explains complex information in a logical, user-friendly style. Updated to reflect recent significant changes in the area, it gives lawyers and financial planners the necessary background to accurately advise clients on their choice of entity options. Mezzullo discusses the different techniques available for most effectively planning the transfer of a client's wealth, including trusts, S corporations, C corporations, partnerships and LLCs. To guide the selection of the most appropriate entity to meet a clients objectives, he offers a thorough comparison of the advantages, disadvantages and restrictions of each type of entity.
The book begins with a concise explanation of the objectives and techniques of estate planning for owners of closely held businesses. Subsequent chapters provide a practical guide to the variety of forms of legal business entities available to help clients minimize estate and gift taxes while also realizing a number of non-tax benefits. Among the topics covered include:
