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Understanding Guardianships

ISA

The guardian can be a family member, a friend, or public or private entity, such as a lawyer, bank, or trust company. Using FMV (orderly liquidation market) as the objective can present a problem if the property must be sold later to raise immediate cash by way of a liquidation sale.

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Transcending Fair Market Value

Value Scope

It may go up or down in value, but you get to look at it every day. Not too many people frame stock certificates, or bank statements.

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Transcending Fair Market Value

Value Scope

It may go up or down in value, but you get to look at it every day. Not too many people frame stock certificates, or bank statements.

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M&A Valuation Methods: Your Essential Guide with 7 Key Methods

Valutico

Market-based methods like Comparable Companies Analysis and Precedent Transactions Analysis offer relative measures of value based on market data. Income-based methods such as Discounted Cash Flow analysis focus on future cash flows to determine value.

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Equipment Appraisal for Selling a Business

Peak Business Valuation

An equipment appraisal for selling a business gives buyers and lenders confidence in the value of the equipment. The detailed report provided by a certified appraiser can serve as proof to banks or other financial institutions that the equipment value has been independently verified.

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A Fraudulent Transfer may be the Result of a Breach of Fiduciary Duties

ABI

5] After experiencing financial difficulties, a major creditor of TransCare issued a notice of non-renewal and pressured TransCare to liquidate. [6] 11] After the Trustee refused to provide NewCo with TransCare’s computer server, Tilton transferred the assets back to the TransCare Estate where they were liquidated by TransCare’s Trustee. [12]

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Why Business Valuation Matters for Small Business Owners

RNC

A professional business valuation also fosters trust among stakeholders, including banks, investors, and buyers, ensuring transparency in financial decisions. This is particularly important for securing bank loans, attracting investors, and planning for long-term sustainability.