Dear Friend,

You built something from nothing.

Early mornings. Late nights. Risks taken. Sacrifices made.
Your business is more than your livelihood — it’s your legacy.
But here’s the truth: If you don’t plan for what happens to your business when you’re gone, someone else will.

And chances are, they won’t do it the way you would have.

The Business Is Thriving — But Is It Protected?

Imagine this:

You step away unexpectedly—because of illness, incapacity, or worse.
Who signs the checks?
Who manages the payroll?
Who has legal authority to keep things running?

Now imagine what happens after you’re gone.
Your family is grieving.
Your business partners are scrambling.
Your employees are unsure if they have a job next week.
And the company you spent years building is suddenly at risk of falling apart.

All because there was no estate plan in place.
No succession plan.
No Power of Attorney.
No instructions.

You Are Not Your Business (Even If It Feels That Way)

Here’s something every business owner needs to hear:
If you don’t make a plan for your business, the State has one for you.

And trust us — you’re not going to like it.

Without a legally valid Will, Trust, or proper business succession plan:

  • Your business could end up in probate.
  • Your heirs could inherit something they don’t understand or know how to run.
  • Ownership disputes between family members, partners, or shareholders could arise.
  • A lifetime of effort could be dismantled in a matter of months.

You may think, “My spouse will just take over” or “My kids will figure it out.”
But if you don’t legally grant them the authority, they’ll be stuck.
And your business? It may not survive the confusion.

How an Estate Plan from Bascom Law Protects Business Owners

At Bascom Law, we work with business owners who want more than just protection.
They want clarity. Continuity. Peace of mind.

Here’s how we help:

  • A comprehensive Will that outlines your intentions clearly
  • A Durable Power of Attorney to appoint someone to handle finances if you’re incapacitated
  • An Advanced Directive for Health Care and HIPAA Authorization and Release to keep medical decisions in the right hands
  • A Trust that can hold and transfer ownership interests in your business
  • Buy-sell agreements and succession plans that dictate how ownership passes and under what conditions
  • Review and alignment of your business structure and beneficiary designations with your estate goals

Whether you have an LLC, partnership, S-Corp, or sole proprietorship— the tools exist to make sure your business survives and thrives.

Protect the Business. Preserve the Legacy.

This isn’t just about money.
It’s about the people who depend on your business.

Your employees.
Your partners.
Your customers.
And your family — who’s counting on the business to support them when you’re no longer there.

What will happen to your business when you’re gone?

Will it keep growing under capable hands?
Or will it become one more cautionary tale of what could’ve been?

Now Is the Time

The hardest part of estate planning for business owners is starting.

We get it. You’re busy running the show.
But the time to protect what you’ve built is before something happens — not after.

Let Bascom Law help you create a plan that preserves your business, protects your family, and honors everything you’ve worked for.

Because your legacy is too important to leave to chance.

Call Bascom Law today to schedule your estate planning consultation.
We’ll help you put the right pieces in place — so your business keeps running, even when you’re not.

Sincerely and Thanks,

Mike Bascom
Bascom Law, PC

770-285-5493