{"id":10502,"date":"2026-09-04T12:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/?page_id=10502"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:06:17","slug":"business-succession-planning-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/en\/business-succession-planning-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Succession Planning Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-r1fct89bm tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"250px 0px 200px 0px\",\"m\":\"100px 16px 100px 16px\",\"t\":\"120px 24px 0px 24px\"}' data-padding-top='100px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SJeM9tI5WQ\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-r1MC24U-kl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-right tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"1200\"><style>.tatsu-r1MC24U-kl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: right;padding: 0px 0px 20px 0px;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-r1MC24U-kl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-r1MC24U-kl .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-r1MC24U-kl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 300;text-transform : 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;}.tatsu-SyCliP2_Mg.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-SyCliP2_Mg .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-SyCliP2_Mg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 50px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-SyCliP2_Mg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-SyCliP2_Mg.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-SyCliP2_Mg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<p>One of the most important legal<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-right tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"1200\"><style>.tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: right;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 50px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;padding: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-S1NLjw2uzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<p>and strategic business decisions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-BkXfcYI9-m.tatsu-column > 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tatsu-HJlBrh3n6Zg\" ><style>.tatsu-HJlBrh3n6Zg > .tatsu-row{margin-top: 0px;}.tatsu-HJlBrh3n6Zg.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{margin-bottom: 50px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-HJlBrh3n6Zg > .tatsu-row{margin-top: 0px;}.tatsu-HJlBrh3n6Zg.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{margin-bottom: 0px;}}<\/style><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-half tatsu-animate tatsu-column-align-top tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-Hk-BSh2nT-g\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\"   data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-H1_rBn336Wg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"100\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-H1_rBn336Wg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-H1_rBn336Wg.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-H1_rBn336Wg .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-H1_rBn336Wg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business succession is one of the most important legal and strategic decisions a business owner can make. Whether a company is being transferred to a family member, sold to a third party or handed over to a management team, succession should be planned well in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without careful preparation, a change of ownership can lead to disputes, tax consequences, loss of control or even the failure of a business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAMPF\/EICHNER advises entrepreneurs, shareholders and families on <\/span><b>business succession planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including corporate structures, inheritance law, shareholder arrangements and cross-border succession matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Most Important Facts at a Glance<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early planning is essential:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Business succession should be addressed well before retirement or a planned transfer to ensure sufficient time for legal and structural preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corporate and inheritance law must work together:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shareholdings, management rights, wills, inheritance agreements and shareholder agreements should be coordinated to avoid conflicts between successors and heirs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cross-border succession requires additional planning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a business, its owners or potential successors are located in different countries, applicable inheritance, corporate and international private law must be carefully considered.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk-BSh2nT-g.tatsu-column{width: 68%;}.tatsu-Hk-BSh2nT-g.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: 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{.tatsu-B1zS532E4zx.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-B1zS532E4zx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2><b>Your dedicated Team<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-B92hVEGx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-By-B92hVEGx.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-By-B92hVEGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-By-B92hVEGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-By-B92hVEGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-By-B92hVEGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-B92hVEGx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-B92hVEGx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-B92hVEGx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-three-cols tatsu-zero-margin tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-eq-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-BkmB523NNzx\" ><style>.tatsu-BkmB523NNzx > .tatsu-row{margin-top: 0px;}.tatsu-BkmB523NNzx.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{margin-bottom: 50px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-BkmB523NNzx > .tatsu-row{margin-top: 0px;}.tatsu-BkmB523NNzx.tatsu-row-wrap > .tatsu-row{margin-bottom: 0px;}}<\/style><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center tatsu-animate tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-rySr92n4EMx  \" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1254px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 100%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Rampf\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rampf.png\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-rySr92n4EMx{margin: 0 0 0px 0;padding: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-rySr92n4EMx .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;border-radius: 5px;}.tatsu-rySr92n4EMx.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-r18S9324EMx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-r18S9324EMx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-r18S9324EMx.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 25px 0px 15px 0px;}.tatsu-r18S9324EMx .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-r18S9324EMx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}<\/style>\n<h3>Marco Rampf<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rJDS5nh4Eze  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-rJDS5nh4Eze.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-rJDS5nh4Eze .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-rJDS5nh4Eze.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;line-height : 25px;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>Real estate lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-right  tatsu-r1uHq3hNEGe   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon rounded  tatsu-animate  bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/en\/marco-rampf\/\" style= \"\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\" aria-label=\"More\" 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.tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap > .tatsu-column-bg-image{border-radius: 5px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-pad-wrap > .tatsu-column-pad{padding: 0px 0px 50px 0px;}.tatsu-S1VB52nEEfx.tatsu-column{margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px !important;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center tatsu-animate tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-B1qr93nVVMe  \" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1254px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 100%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Eichner\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Eichner.png\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-B1qr93nVVMe{margin: 0 0 0px 0;padding: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-B1qr93nVVMe .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;border-radius: 5px;}.tatsu-B1qr93nVVMe.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Skirqh2VVzl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-Skirqh2VVzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-Skirqh2VVzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 25px 0px 15px 0px;}.tatsu-Skirqh2VVzl .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-Skirqh2VVzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}<\/style>\n<h3>Susanna Eichner<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rynB522EVGx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-rynB522EVGx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-rynB522EVGx .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-rynB522EVGx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;line-height : 25px;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>Real estate lawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-right  tatsu-HyTS53n44zx   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon rounded  tatsu-animate  bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/en\/susanna-eichner\/\" style= \"\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\" aria-label=\"More\" data-gdpr-atts={} >More<\/a><style>.tatsu-HyTS53n44zx .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(47,59,76,1);color: #fafbfd ;}.tatsu-HyTS53n44zx .tatsu-button{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;border-width: 1px;border-color: rgba(47,59,76,1); }.tatsu-HyTS53n44zx.tatsu-normal-button{margin: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-HyTS53n44zx{padding: 0px 20px 20px 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,1);border-radius: 5px;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column{margin: 0 0 0px 0 !important;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap > .tatsu-column-bg-image{border-radius: 5px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-pad-wrap > .tatsu-column-pad{padding: 0px 0px 50px 0px;}.tatsu-SyFS93n44Ml.tatsu-column{margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px !important;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-one-third tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module align-center tatsu-animate tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-Hy1gS9hnVEzg  \" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1254px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 100%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Maillmann\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Maillmann.png\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-Hy1gS9hnVEzg{margin: 0 0 0px 0;padding: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-Hy1gS9hnVEzg .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;border-radius: 5px;}.tatsu-Hy1gS9hnVEzg.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S1glB923VVzl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-S1glB923VVzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-S1glB923VVzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 25px 0px 15px 0px;}.tatsu-S1glB923VVzl .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-S1glB923VVzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}<\/style>\n<h3>Marcos Maillmann<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rJblH9nn4NGl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-rJblH9nn4NGl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 90%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-rJblH9nn4NGl .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-rJblH9nn4NGl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;line-height : 25px;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>Real estate tax advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-right  tatsu-rkzxScnhNNMg   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon rounded  tatsu-animate  bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.rampf-eichner.eu\/en\/marcos-maillmann\/\" style= \"\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\" aria-label=\"More\" data-gdpr-atts={} >More<\/a><style>.tatsu-rkzxScnhNNMg .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(47,59,76,1);color: #fafbfd ;}.tatsu-rkzxScnhNNMg .tatsu-button{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;border-width: 1px;border-color: rgba(47,59,76,1); }.tatsu-rkzxScnhNNMg.tatsu-normal-button{margin: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-rkzxScnhNNMg{padding: 0px 20px 20px 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner{background-color: rgba(255,255,255,1);border-radius: 5px;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column{margin: 0 0px 0 0 !important;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap > .tatsu-column-bg-image{border-radius: 5px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column{width: 33.33%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-pad-wrap > .tatsu-column-pad{padding: 0px 0px 50px 0px;}.tatsu-SJRrc2hE4Mg.tatsu-column{margin: 0px 0px 20px 0px !important;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-r1B9h2VEfe .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 0px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-r1B9h2VEfe > .tatsu-top-divider{height: 1px;color: #ffffff ;z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1B9h2VEfe > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1B9h2VEfe .tatsu-section-overlay{background: rgba(155,155,155,0.16);mix-blend-mode: normal;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-r1B9h2VEfe .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 120px 24px 120px 24px;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-r1B9h2VEfe .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 70px 16px 70px 16px;}.tatsu-r1B9h2VEfe > .tatsu-top-divider{height: 1px;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-rkjyAGOuMg tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\",\"m\":\"70px 0px 70px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='70px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HJxo1RM_OMx\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S1fjkCfu_Ge  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner  tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-S1fjkCfu_Ge.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-S1fjkCfu_Ge .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-S1fjkCfu_Ge.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-S1fjkCfu_Ge.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What Is Business Succession Planning? <\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-HkXokCGduze  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-HkXokCGduze.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-HkXokCGduze.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 70px 0px;}.tatsu-HkXokCGduze .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-HkXokCGduze.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business succession planning involves determining what should happen to a company or business interest when its current owner retires, becomes unable to manage the business or dies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A succession plan may address:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who will take over the business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How ownership interests will be transferred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the business should remain within the family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the company should be sold<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How several potential successors should be treated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How management responsibilities will be transferred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How disputes between family members or shareholders can be prevented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the business can continue without disruption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earlier these questions are addressed, the more options are generally available.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-ry4jJCMuufe  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner  tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-ry4jJCMuufe.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-ry4jJCMuufe .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-ry4jJCMuufe.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-ry4jJCMuufe.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Why Is Early Succession Planning Important? <\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-ryHskAGOuzx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-ryHskAGOuzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-ryHskAGOuzx .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-ryHskAGOuzx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many business owners postpone succession planning because they intend to remain active in their company for many years. However, unexpected illness, incapacity or death can make succession an immediate issue. A lack of planning can create uncertainty. A carefully prepared succession plan can help ensure that the business remains operational and that the owner&#8217;s wishes are respected.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-By-j1Af_Oze.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-rkjyAGOuMg .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-rkjyAGOuMg .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-rkjyAGOuMg > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkjyAGOuMg > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkjyAGOuMg .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-rkjyAGOuMg .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 70px 0px 70px 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class = \"tatsu-shape-divider 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tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-B1qCe_jbyl\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Hkb5RgOjZJx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-Hkb5RgOjZJx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-Hkb5RgOjZJx .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-Hkb5RgOjZJx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-Hkb5RgOjZJx.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-Hkb5RgOjZJx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{padding: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-Hkb5RgOjZJx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2><b>Management Succession<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rkSLTzOdzg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-rkSLTzOdzg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-rkSLTzOdzg.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 70px 0px;}.tatsu-rkSLTzOdzg .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-rkSLTzOdzg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-rkSLTzOdzg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ownership and management do not always have to be transferred at the same time. A succession plan can distinguish between:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ownership:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who owns the shares or business assets?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who operates the company?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who has voting and decision-making rights?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions should be addressed individually. A business owner may, for example, transfer shares to the next generation while initially retaining certain management or voting rights, provided the structure is legally permissible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-B1qcWQduzl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-B1qcWQduzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-B1qcWQduzl .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-B1qcWQduzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-B1qcWQduzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-B1qcWQduzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{padding: 0px 0px 20px 0px;}.tatsu-B1qcWQduzl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2><b>Business Succession and Inheritance Law<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-ByWoWQdOze  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-ByWoWQdOze.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-ByWoWQdOze .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-ByWoWQdOze.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-ByWoWQdOze.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inheritance law is often central to business succession planning. If a business owner dies without appropriate planning, the business interests may pass to multiple heirs. This can create difficult situations where several people suddenly become co-owners of a company without having the same objectives or relationship to the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Succession planning can involve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inheritance agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifetime gifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shareholder agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Succession clauses in articles of association<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interaction between inheritance law and corporate law should be examined carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-empty-space  tatsu-hide-0 tatsu-hide-desktop tatsu-hide-laptop tatsu-hide-tablet tatsu-hide-mobile tatsu-ryX90eui-1g  tatsu-hide-desktop tatsu-hide-laptop tatsu-hide-tablet tatsu-hide-mobile \" ><style>.tatsu-ryX90eui-1g.tatsu-empty-space{height: 30px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-ryX90eui-1g.tatsu-empty-space{height: 060px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-HJl90e_jWyg.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ > .tatsu-top-divider{height: 1px;color: #ffffff ;z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ .tatsu-section-overlay{background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(106,131,169,1) 0%, rgba(47,59,76,1) 100%);mix-blend-mode: normal;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 120px 24px 120px 24px;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 70px 16px 70px 16px;}.tatsu-Hkt6u89bQ > .tatsu-top-divider{height: 1px;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-B1bH-P-SBzl tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\",\"m\":\"70px 0px 70px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='70px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-B1eS-D-SSfe\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-SkzzABNmQyg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner  tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-SkzzABNmQyg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-SkzzABNmQyg .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-SkzzABNmQyg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-SkzzABNmQyg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2><b>Cross-Border Business Succession<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BJCeyEXxWg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-BJCeyEXxWg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-BJCeyEXxWg.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 70px 0px;}.tatsu-BJCeyEXxWg .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-BJCeyEXxWg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International business owners face additional challenges. If the business, shareholders or heirs are located in different countries, the succession may involve several legal systems. Cross-border succession planning may require consideration of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicable inheritance law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International private law<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax consequences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ownership structures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign real estate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shareholdings in foreign companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognition and enforcement of documents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAMPF\/EICHNER has particular experience with <\/span><b>German-Italian cross-border legal matters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and advises clients where businesses, assets or family members are connected to Germany and Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-HJiQTG_dMl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner  tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-HJiQTG_dMl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-HJiQTG_dMl .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-HJiQTG_dMl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-HJiQTG_dMl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2><b>What Happens If There Is No Succession Plan?<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BJYm6zudMg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-BJYm6zudMg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-BJYm6zudMg .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-BJYm6zudMg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without an appropriate succession plan, the future of a business may be determined by statutory inheritance rules, existing corporate documents and circumstances outside the owner&#8217;s control. These risks can often be reduced through timely legal planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-H1H-wbSSGx.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only 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tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SkxfRr4X7Jg\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-SJx5kE7g-l  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-SJx5kE7g-l.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-SJx5kE7g-l .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-SJx5kE7g-l.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-SJx5kE7g-l.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2><b>When Should You Contact a Business Succession Planning Attorney?<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-SkpJzQO_fx  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-SkpJzQO_fx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-SkpJzQO_fx .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(255,255,255,1) ;}.tatsu-SkpJzQO_fx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-SkpJzQO_fx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 400;text-transform : none;font-size : 18px;}}<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no need to wait until retirement is imminent. Business succession planning should ideally begin <\/span><b>years before the intended transfer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This provides time to restructure ownership, prepare potential successors, review corporate documents and address inheritance considerations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal advice may be particularly appropriate when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You own a family business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are approaching retirement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your children may take over the company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several family members are potential heirs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your company has multiple shareholders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You own businesses in different countries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are considering transferring shares during your lifetime<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are considering selling your company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your existing succession documents are outdated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rkbG0SN7XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg.tatsu-section{background-color: rgba(47,59,76,1);}.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg > .tatsu-top-divider{height: 1px;color: #ffffff ;z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 120px 24px 120px 24px;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 70px 16px 70px 16px;}.tatsu-B1fAS47mJg > .tatsu-top-divider{height: 1px;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-SJwlINmmJx tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\",\"m\":\"70px 16px 70px 16px\",\"t\":\"120px 24px 60px 24px\"}' data-padding-top='70px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HkxPlIN7X1e\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-r1GPgU47QJl  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center tatsu-animate clearfix\" data-animation=\"fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"400\" data-animation-duration=\"600\"><style>.tatsu-r1GPgU47QJl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-r1GPgU47QJl .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(47,59,76,1) ;}.tatsu-r1GPgU47QJl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 40px;line-height : 40px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-r1GPgU47QJl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-r1GPgU47QJl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner *{font-family : \"Raleway\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen-Sans,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;font-weight : 700;text-transform : none;font-size : 25px;line-height : 30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-empty-space  tatsu-hide-0 tatsu-hide-desktop tatsu-hide-laptop tatsu-hide-tablet tatsu-hide-mobile tatsu-B1XPeLVmXke  tatsu-hide-desktop tatsu-hide-laptop tatsu-hide-tablet tatsu-hide-mobile \" ><style>.tatsu-B1XPeLVmXke.tatsu-empty-space{height: 30px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-B1XPeLVmXke.tatsu-empty-space{height: 060px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJWDxL47XJl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols tatsu-animate tatsu-clearfix tatsu-HJEPxINXQyg\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"200\" data-animation-duration=\"800\"><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rkBvg8VmXkg\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class = \" tatsu-By-HkeVmlZl accordion-wrap oshine-module\" ><div class = \"accordion\" data-collapsed=\"0\"><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-r1HygNQebe\" style=\"\">What is business succession planning?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business succession planning is the legal and strategic process of determining what will happen to a company or business interest when its current owner retires, becomes incapacitated or dies. It can involve transferring ownership, appointing a successor, selling the business or establishing a long-term management and ownership structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-SynMfX_dGg\" style=\"\">When should I start planning my business succession?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, business succession planning should begin several years before the intended transfer. Early planning provides sufficient time to restructure ownership, prepare successors, review corporate documents and coordinate succession arrangements with inheritance planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-S1vXGXOOGx\" style=\"\">Can I transfer my business to my children?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. A business can potentially be transferred to children or other family members, either during the owner&#8217;s lifetime or as part of succession upon death. The appropriate structure depends on the company&#8217;s legal form, the ownership interests involved and the family&#8217;s individual circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-BkiNM7ddGg\" style=\"\">What happens to my business if I die without a succession plan?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If no appropriate succession arrangements exist, statutory inheritance rules and the company&#8217;s existing constitutional documents may determine what happens to the business. Multiple heirs may become involved, potentially resulting in disagreements about management, ownership or the future of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-S1rSfmO_Gx\" style=\"\">Do I need a will if I own a business?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A will can be an important component of business succession planning, but it may not be sufficient on its own. The provisions of the will should be coordinated with the company&#8217;s articles of association, shareholder agreements and other succession arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-SJbIG7uOMe\" style=\"\">Can I transfer my business during my lifetime?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the legal and contractual circumstances, a business or shares in a company can potentially be transferred during the owner&#8217;s lifetime. Lifetime transfers can also form part of a broader succession and wealth-planning strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-rJ68MQOdfx\" style=\"\">Can business succession planning prevent disputes between heirs?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Careful planning can significantly reduce the risk of disputes by clearly establishing who should receive business interests, who should manage the company and how other heirs should be compensated. However, no succession structure can guarantee that disputes will never arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-S1dwMXOOGl\" style=\"\">What is the difference between ownership succession and management succession?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ownership succession concerns who owns the company or business interests. Management succession concerns who runs the business. These do not necessarily have to occur at the same time and can be structured separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-SyQOG7uuzl\" style=\"\">Does business succession planning also apply to small businesses?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Succession planning is relevant to businesses of all sizes, including family businesses, partnerships, professional practices and smaller owner-managed companies. The appropriate legal strategy depends on the business structure and individual circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-rk0uzQuuMl\" style=\"\">Can I sell my business instead of passing it on to my family?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. A sale to a third party, another company, existing shareholders or a management team can be an alternative to family succession. Early legal planning can help prepare the company for a future transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"accordion-head no-bg tatsu-rydtMXO_Gx\" style=\"\">Does business succession planning have tax consequences?<\/h3><div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Transfers of business interests, inheritances and sales can have tax consequences. The applicable tax treatment depends on the structure of the transaction and the relevant jurisdictions. 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