Many small business owners spend years building a successful company but never create a plan for what happens if they become disabled, retire, or unexpectedly pass away.

Many small business owners spend years building a successful company but never create a plan for what happens if they become disabled, retire, or unexpectedly pass away. A business continuity agreement can provide clear instructions for who will manage the business, how ownership interests will be transferred, how key financial obligations will be handled, and what steps should be taken to keep operations running smoothly during a transition. An experienced lawyer can help identify potential risks, tailor the agreement to your company’s unique structure, coordinate it with your estate plan and buy-sell agreements, and ensure the document complies with the law. Taking the time to prepare a continuity agreement today can help protect your employees, customers, family members, and the business you worked so hard to build.

If you’re a small business owner and have questions about continuity agreements, give us a call at 253.858.5434 to see how we can be of service.