Practice Area
Exit Planning
Michigan lawyers helping business owners plan for what comes next — on their own terms.
Why It Matters
We help business owners plan for what’s next — whether that means passing your company to the next generation, preparing for a future sale, or ensuring your personal assets are protected for your loved ones.
At Witt & Goldsworthy, we know how deeply personal and complex these decisions can be. Our attorneys work closely with you to create customized succession and estate plans that reflect your business goals, family priorities, and long-term vision.
Without proper planning, your hard-earned assets — including your business — may face unnecessary taxes, family conflicts, and litigation. A thoughtful, customized plan changes that.
What a good plan delivers
Five Protections, one plan.
Protect and maximize business value. Ensure smooth ownership and leadership transitions. Minimize taxes and preserve wealth. Reduce disruption to customers, employees, and partners. Avoid family disputes and litigation.
How we Help
Our succession & estate planning services.
Five services that work together to protect your business, your family, and your legacy.
01
Business Succession Planning
A step-by-step strategy for transferring ownership and leadership. Whether the plan involves family members, key employees, co-owners, or outside buyers, we address corporate governance, tax efficiency, buy-sell agreements, and operational continuity.
02
Buy-Sell Agreements
A buy-sell agreement governs what happens when an owner retires, passes away, becomes disabled, or wishes to exit. We draft and update these critical agreements to set clear expectations, valuation methods, and funding arrangements.
03
Family Business Transition Planning
We guide family-owned businesses through generational transfers, leadership development strategies, and ownership restructuring — always mindful of preserving both family relationships and the business itself.
04
Business Owner Estate Planning
We integrate your business interests into your broader estate plan — including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — ensuring your succession plan and personal estate plan work as one.
05
Estate Planning for Individuals & Families
Comprehensive estate planning services for individuals and families, including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
01
Business Succession Planning
A step-by-step strategy for transferring ownership and leadership. Whether the plan involves family members, key employees, co-owners, or outside buyers, we address corporate governance, tax efficiency, buy-sell agreements, and operational continuity.
02
Buy-Sell Agreements
A buy-sell agreement governs what happens when an owner retires, passes away, becomes disabled, or wishes to exit. We draft and update these critical agreements to set clear expectations, valuation methods, and funding arrangements.
03
Family Business Transition Planning
We guide family-owned businesses through generational transfers, leadership development strategies, and ownership restructuring — always mindful of preserving both family relationships and the business itself.
04
Business Owner Estate Planning
We integrate your business interests into your broader estate plan — including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — ensuring your succession plan and personal estate plan work as one.
05
Estate Planning for Individuals & Families
Comprehensive estate planning services for individuals and families, including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.
PLAN TODAY, PROTECT TOMORROW
Whether you’re planning for retirement, preparing for a sale, or taking the first steps toward protecting your legacy, we’re here to guide you.
We work one-on-one with you to develop personalized solutions for your business and estate planning needs — with clarity, care, and experience.
Related Areas
Continue Exploring
Insights
More reading in this area.
Guide • Exit Planning
Succession Planning: Preparing the Business for Transition
Family transfer, third-party sale, or internal buyout – The questions to answer three to five years before you exit.
Take the Next Step
Start the conversation.
The best exit plans are the ones started early. Let’s talk about yours.
