Tax Planning: Ensure optimum terms for the transfer of business interests to the next generation from a tax and non-tax perspective including: minimizing conflicts among family members and co‑owners; small and large business succession planning and asset protection; estate freezing intended to shift income or appreciation of a business to a younger generation; tailoring partnerships and operating agreements to facilitate tax advantaged transfers including gifts of options, restricted stock, stock redemption plans; and taking full advantage of special tax provisions available for qualified family owned or closely held businesses, among many other planning tools.