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What Will Happen to My Business if I Die? Part 2

Succession Plan - What Will Happen to My Business if I Die? Part 2In our last article, we discussed the ramifications of not having a succession plan in place for a business. In this article, we will discuss the role of a fiduciary of an estate, and how an individual in that role can ensure the business continues to operate if the owner passes away.

In order to continue running the business of a deceased person, someone must be appointed as the fiduciary. This is all dependent on whether there is an estate plan in place, namely if the owner has a Last Will and Testament that must be probated with the local Surrogate’s Court.

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What Will Happen to My Business if I Die? Part 1

What Will Happen to My Business if I Die? Part 1 - Business Succession Planning - VJ Russo LawWhen someone owns a business and they pass away, the business does not just stop automaticallyeven if they are the top partner or sole proprietor. There are still employees who need to be paid, products that need to be sold, orders that need to be fulfilled, and vendors and other obligations that must be paid as well.

There is always a lot of turbulence when someone passes away, but if they own a business, it is almost exponentially disruptive and difficult. It is very important for someone who owns a business to think about business succession planning and estate planning for themselves. This is not only for their immediate family, but for their employees and the people they do business with on a regular basis. Otherwise, it can be incredibly time-consuming, expensive, and difficult for actions to be taken properly to continue the business.

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