What is succession planning?
When wealth managers refer to succession planning, they typically focus on the process of planning for the transfer of wealth and assets from one generation to the next. In the context of wealth management, succession planning encompasses strategies and actions to ensure the smooth transition of financial resources and responsibilities to future generations.
But, what is succession planning in detail? Wealth managers play a crucial role in assisting clients with succession planning by addressing key aspects such as:
Estate Planning:
Wealth managers help clients develop and implement estate plans that outline the distribution of assets upon their passing. This includes creating wills, trusts, and other legal structures to protect and transfer wealth according to the client's wishes.
Wealth Transfer:
Succession planning involves developing strategies to transfer wealth to the intended beneficiaries in a tax-efficient manner. Wealth managers assist in minimizing estate taxes, capital gains taxes, and other potential financial burdens that could affect the transfer of assets.
Family Governance:
Wealth managers help establish family governance structures and facilitate family discussions to ensure effective communication, decision-making, and wealth stewardship across generations. This may involve setting up family offices, family constitutions, or family councils to provide a framework for managing wealth and maintaining family harmony.
Philanthropic Goals:
Succession planning can include incorporating philanthropic goals and strategies into wealth transfer plans. Wealth managers help clients establish charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, or other philanthropic vehicles to support causes that align with their values and create a lasting legacy.
Business Succession:
For clients who own businesses, wealth managers assist in developing strategies for transitioning business ownership and management to the next generation. This may involve creating buy-sell agreements, implementing management training programs, or exploring options for selling the business.
Overall, wealth managers emphasize the importance of succession planning to ensure the preservation, effective transfer, and responsible management of wealth across generations. They work closely with clients to understand their specific goals, family dynamics, and financial situation to develop tailored strategies that align with their long-term objectives.
How to access succession planning services
At Lyon Bern, this is one of the services we offer. Although we are headquartered in the Milla de Oro in San Juan, we can help you wherever you are in Puerto Rico.
Our wealth management advisors have experience in this field and are ready to support you with your succession planning needs.
LYON BERN
Wealth & Asset Management in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Asesores Financieros
CONTACT US
San Juan, PR | Headquarters Office
252 Ponce de León Ave. Citi Towers Suite 1403 San Juan, PR 00918
EMAIL info@lyonbern.com
PHONE 787-395-7325
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