I expect that some of the horror stories about the measure of trusts are true, but that is insufficient reason not employ the tool if there is a need. A testamentary trust and a living trust can be used as two important ways to help minimize transfer costs. You need to know the alternatives that will help you in resolving your goals for successfully transferring the family business while reducing transfer costs and creating family harmony. Karl Bareither is a business planner specializing in family-owned businesses. He began his business and financial planning career working with dairy farmers and ranchers in America's heartland.
Innovative people listen and what they hear and do often leads to discovery.
What Karl Bareither first heard from Midwestern business owners beginning in 1969 crystallized in 1981. After conducting his client survey, Karl discovered that sole input from the owner resulted in fragmented advice. By including the entire family in legal, tax, and financial plans, Karl determined he could avert misinformation, mistrust, and meet the objectives of all family members. This innovative shift from the individual to the entire family evolved into the Family Business Renewal System, a holistic planning and resolution process that creates harmony and promotes financial success. After creating the FBR system, Karl's journey did not end.