Succession Planning Document Checklist (BVD 2.0)

PERSONAL DOCUMENTS:

Will – Client
Will – Spouse
Trust Documents (as Grantor or Beneficiary)
Personal Financial Statement
Monthly or Quarterly Investment Reports or Statements
Investment Listing
Life Insurance Policies & current statement of values, if available
Disability Insurance Policies & current statements, if any
Accident & Health Insurance Policies
Year-to-Date reports of inventory and equipment
Listing of key contracts, leases, agreements, etc.

BUSINESS DOCUMENTS:

3 years of CPA/Accounting prepared statements; by year; include Income Statements; Cash Flow and Balance Sheets
Current Year-to-Date Financial Statements
Year-to-Date Aged A/R and Payables Report
3 years Company Tax Returns
3 years Chart of Accounts and General Ledger
3 years Sales, Use, and Excise Tax Returns
Correspondence documenting all tax audit activity for all entities
Disability Insurance Policies & current statements, if any
Accident & Health Insurance Policies
Form 1040 Income Tax Returns (most recent 3 years), including Form K-1
Form 709 Gift Tax Return
Current Pay Stub
Property or Investment Agreements
Property Settlement Agreements
Retirement Plan Statement / Investment List
Divorce Decree
Options Statement and Plan Document
Severance Agreement
Employees Benefits Summary (SPD)
3-6 Months Bank Statements
3-6 Months Credit Cards Statements