Gary Poster, with essential assists from Galyn Norwood, Phiroon Phihakendr, Jose Quijada, Pavandeep Kalra. You can receive a free newsletter by e-mail.
Lousy planning keeps most firms from being passed down to heirs.
Leo rested comfortably in his grave for more than 30 years. But these days, he's probably spinning. In 1996, the Lippow heirs plunged into a civil war. The war is over, but the firm is still swimming in debt. Read on, then tell us what you think of this article .