The shareholders of public corporations have considerable interest in the choice of individual to serve as CEO of their company. They want to be assured that the company has a viable plan in place to replace the current CEO if necessary. Historically, boards have deferred to outgoing CEO,...

"In Family Wealth Transition Planning, Hartley and Griffith guide advisers to families with small businesses through the intricate process of preparing and transferring wealth to heirs. The authors take a holistic view of transition planning, focusing on assets that fall under the umbrella of...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Editors and Contributing Authors -- Advance Organizer -- Part I Deciding What to Do: Life and Career Planning for Small Business Owners and Family Leaders -- Chapter...