BUSINESS LIFE INSURANCE
What would happen if an owner, partner or key employee died? Life insurance can be one part of a plan to address that financial gap. Start with the business need, then coordinate the agreements and coverage.
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A buy-sell agreement sets out how an ownership interest may transfer after a specified event. Life insurance may provide funding after a covered death; the written agreement establishes the obligations.
Coordinate the business valuation, purchase terms, policy ownership and beneficiaries with your attorney and tax professional. Coverage alone does not create an enforceable buy-sell agreement.
The loss of a person central to revenue, operations or relationships may create a financial gap. Key person life insurance can provide money to the business after a covered death.
Discuss which costs or losses you want to address and how much coverage the business can sustain. This serves a different purpose from buying out an owner or protecting the employee’s family.
| Planning need | Question to resolve |
|---|---|
| Ownership transfer | Who buys the interest, at what value, and how is the purchase funded? |
| Loss of a key employee | What financial impact would the business need to manage? |
| A lender’s requirement | What amount, term and collateral assignment does the lender require in writing? |
| Owner’s family | What personal coverage is needed separately from business obligations? |
A cross-purchase arrangement involves owners purchasing one another’s interests. Ownership and beneficiary choices need coordinated review; a structure that fits one business may not fit another.
Start with general information. Arrange secure document exchange before sharing agreements, financial statements or personal information.
No. One addresses a loss to the business; the other may fund an ownership purchase. Review the purpose and intended recipient of each policy before combining needs.
No. Ask the lender to confirm its actual requirements before applying. Policy ownership and any collateral assignment should fit the loan and the business plan.
No. Padua’s role is insurance education and services within verified authority. Your independent attorney handles legal agreements. Tax treatment and any deductibility require individual professional review.
Ask separately about executive bonus and deferred compensation programs if employee benefits are your priority.
Padua can help you understand the insurance questions and identify what needs further review. Gil confirms the appropriate professional, state authority and next step. Submitting a request does not book an appointment.
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