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Dave, like many business owners, was very good at operating a profitable
business in his own industry. However, he lacked the wherewithal
to convert that profitable business into personal wealth, allowing him
to protect the value of the business for the future. When Dave came
to us, his personal estate was losing value due to inflation, taxation
and missed opportunities. He knew he needed to take some major steps to
protect and manage his assets.
Our first goal was to change Dave's approach to managing his personal
finances. We helped Dave view planning as a way to make every dollar
work harder to bring him closer to his goals. We helped him form
a long-term plan that would protect his wealth, fund his favored charities
and provide for future generations.
Our overall plan included many facets. First we helped Dave shift assets
held in general partnerships and his name into protected entities. We
also helped Dave plan and form a corporate structure that would separate
assets into multiple entities. This would allow for added security for
each entity against creditor claims on another. In order to provide necessary
liquidity and protection from wealth invasion, insurance policies were
deployed, each with its own purpose.
The net result was that about one year later, Dave's personal financial
structure was operating with a purposeful approach that matched his goals.
Dave's ongoing tax liability was decreased and his estate was protected
from many factors that had previously been eroding its value. Above all,
he had the peace of mind in knowing that his financial goals for his retirement,
heirs and favored charities would be exceeded.
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