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Succession Planning

Our expert team provides comprehensive succession planning services, helping you create a clear, effective plan that secures your legacy and protects your family, business, and beneficiaries.
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Planning for the future is essential to ensure the continued success of your business and the smooth transfer of your assets.

For expert assistance in succession planning, contact Sanicki Lawyers today. Our dedicated team is here to help you secure your legacy and ensure a smooth transition for your business and loved ones.

What is Succession Planning?

Succession planning involves preparing for the transition of your business, assets, and wealth to the next generation or chosen successors. A well-structured succession plan ensures that your wishes are carried out and that your business or estate remains stable and prosperous during and after the transition.

Business Succession Planning

For business owners, succession planning is critical to maintaining the longevity and success of your enterprise. Our services include:

  • Identifying Successors: We help you identify and prepare suitable successors within your family, management team, or external candidates, ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
  • Business Structure Review: We review your current business structure and advise on any changes needed to facilitate a seamless transition and protect the interests of all parties involved.
  • Tax Planning: We provide strategic advice on minimising tax liabilities associated with the transfer of ownership, ensuring that your successors can take over without unnecessary financial burdens.
  • Legal Documentation: We draft and implement the necessary legal documents, such as buy-sell agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and powers of attorney, to formalise your succession plan and protect your business interests.

Personal Succession Planning

Ensuring the smooth transition of your personal assets and wealth is equally important. Our personal succession planning services include:

  • Estate Planning: We assist in creating a comprehensive estate plan that includes wills, testamentary trusts, and powers of attorney, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes.
  • Wealth Transfer Strategies: We develop strategies for transferring wealth to the next generation or chosen beneficiaries in a tax-efficient manner, preserving as much of your estate as possible.
  • Family Provision and Protection: We ensure that your succession plan addresses potential family provision claims and protects the interests of your beneficiaries.
  • Incapacity Planning: We help you plan for the possibility of incapacity by preparing enduring powers of attorney and advanced care directives, ensuring your affairs are managed by trusted individuals.

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Couldn’t have had a better experience. These guys are warm and efficient. Best!

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— Harry F

I couldn’t be more impressed with the exceptional service provided. The quality of work was outstanding, and any amendments I requested were handled with professionalism and efficiency. Communication was seamless—emails were always responded to promptly, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I engaged them for commercial legal matters, and both Chelsea and Natasha delivered beyond expectations. Highly recommended!

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— James T

As the Group Commercial Manager for the Salvation Army Australia, I have used Sanicki Lawyers to assist me with commercial contracts and have found their advice, highly professional, commercially astute and legally sound.  I have no hesitation in recommending them to assist you in any commercial transaction.

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— Robert J

Exceptional service from Sanicki Lawyers. I would never hesitate to recommend the team, and will certainly use their firm again for my business.

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— Julia N

By having a Sanicki lawyer involved I feel peace of mind knowing the deal has every chance of coming to fruition. I can honestly say that Darren, along with his wonderful team, have saved deals for me on several occasions. Sanicki’s end to end service makes my business life much less stressful.

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— Steve P

Darren has an excellent team of friendly and accessible people who are both efficient and practical. I trust Darren and his team to deliver for my clients at the most crucial stage of their transaction.

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— Ian A

Sanicki Lawyers have been incredible to work with. They’re professional, approachable, and really know their stuff. The team made everything easy to understand and were always quick to respond. You can tell they genuinely care about their clients. Highly recommend them for anyone needing solid legal support.

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— Brandon W

I engaged Terence and Grace after I was defrauded a significant sum of money. Being a victim of cyber fraud is extremely stressful and confronting. Thanks to them I felt an instant sense of relief when they took on my case and achieved a successful outcome within a short period of time. Terence and Grace were extremely knowledgeable in their case law and knew the strategic steps to take, to help me recover both my lost funds and interest. I can’t thank them enough for their professionalism and empathy they displayed to me, to achieve this extraordinary result. I am eternally grateful.

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— George S

The Sanicki Lawyers team make you feel so welcome, and explain fully costs and processes. It’s so comforting to be able to approach these guys and feel confident with what they do.

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— Gina C

Chelsea, Darren and the broader team at Sanicki Lawyers are an integral part of our business… It’s a bonus that they’re incredible to work with. We can’t recommend them highly enough – and wouldn’t trust anyone else with our contracts or business requirements

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