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Buy and sell agreements
 
Overview
Buy and sell assurance provides surviving co-owners of a company with funds to purchase the interest or share of the deceased or disabled co-owner.
  • Interests or shares in business are exchanged for a cash lump sum which is paid, tax-free, to the deceased's estate in the event of a business associated death or disability
  • Funded by a life insurance policy
  • Disability cover is included in the policy
  • An agreement between business associates is drawn up.
Benefits
  • Provides cover for member's family
  • Ensures continuation of the business and avoids withdrawal of large capital amounts which can otherwise be productively employed
  • Allows payout of business interest
  • Management left in competent hands without interference from heirs.