You’re young, have little in savings and likely have no one yet relying on you financially. So why do you need to think about estate management?¹ Here are four great reasons: Estate Strategies: They Not Just for Old People You need a will. You may ask why a will is important if there’s not much to pass…
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Business Valuations Are Not Commodities
Privately-held business owners might need appraisals of their interests for many reasons, including: Strategic planning, Mergers, acquisitions and shareholder buy-ins (or buy-outs), Equitable distributions of marital estates, Minority shareholder disputes, Bankruptcy, Small business loans, and Gifts and estate planning. Some owners may be tempted to seek the offering with the lowest price tag. After all, a…
Discount for Lack of Marketability: Here’s an Extensive Checklist
The discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) is one of the most contentious issues in business valuation. One reason is that the DLOM can lower a business interest’s value by as much as 35 percent — or more. Another reason is that the DLOM varies significantly, depending on the rights and restrictions attached to the business…