Business Succession

A Smooth Transition for the Future of Your Business

Responsible Succession Planning for Businesses

If you are the owner of a small business or family business, there may come a time when you have to make a decision about the future of the business. When you decide to retire or move on from the business, will you close the business or keep it going? Will you transfer ownership to another party? If so, how will the transfer be made, and to whom?

At the law firm of Palmersheim Dettmann, S.C., a business law attorney can advise you on succession planning, work to manage succession issues, and set up a smooth transition between current and future owners of the business. Business succession planning can be complicated and involve aspects of business law that can be difficult to resolve. Our business lawyers can help you understand succession planning and complete the process effectively and efficiently.

For more information regarding business succession planning in Wisconsin, contact a Palmersheim Dettmann, S.C. business lawyer in our Madison, WI office.

Contact Palmersheim Dettmann, S.C.

Contact us at our Madison, Wisconsin office by calling (608) 836-6400. Speak with an experienced business lawyer about your succession planning issue.

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