In her will, American businesswoman Leona Helmsley left $12 million in a trust fund to her dog Trouble (who died four years after she did). Helmsley’s four executors were responsible for seeing that her wishes were carried out. In the years after her death, they dealt with challenges from two disinherited grandchildren, oversaw scores of properties…
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Five Standards of Value for Businesses
By what “standard of value” should a business be appraised? That may sound like a peculiar question at first blush, but it is one that has a significant meaning when one is determining the value of a private business interest. According to the International Glossary of Business Valuation Terms, “standard of value” refers to the identification of…
Goodwill: Personal or Business — and Why Does It Matter?
You can’t touch goodwill, but it’s one of the most valuable assets for many businesses. Commonly associated with professional service firms, goodwill can also exist among manufacturers, retailers, contractors and other types of businesses. Valuing intangible assets, including goodwill, requires the use of a business valuation professional to get it done right. Getting a Handle…