Business Buyout Agreements: Plan Now for Retirement, Death, Divorce or Owner Disagreements

Create a "business prenup" and protect your business if a partner leaves

If you're like many entrepreneurs, being in business means working with one or more co-owners. But what will happen to your company if you or a co-owner:

wants out of the business

wants to retire

goes through personal bankruptcy

wants to sell his shares to someone else

goes through a divorce

or passes away?

Business Buyout Agreements walks you through the creation of a legal contract -- a sort of "premarital agreement" for your business -- that protects everyone's interests. This book will help you create documents to help ensure a smooth transition following someone's departure. Clarify:

when co-owners can sell their interest

the circumstances when someone must sell

who can buy into the business

what price will be paid

The 5th edition of Business Buyout Agreements is updated to incorporate changes to estate tax law and discounts for small business valuation. Plus, it includes a complete business buyout agreement on CD-ROM.