EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 41 MIN
Family Law and Family Business – Avoiding Pitfalls
from The Business of Family · host Tammy Buss
When family and business overlap, the legal stakes are higher than most people realize. In this episode, Tammy & Yola sit down with Erin Reid of Lerners LLP to unpack where family law and family business collide—and how to avoid the legal pitfalls that can put both your company and your relationships at risk.We dive into:• Why divorce, separation, and major life events hit family businesses differently• Common mistakes that leave businesses exposed• Practical legal tools like shareholder agreements and marriage contracts• How proactive planning and open conversations can save families stress, money, and conflictLegal planning isn’t about expecting problems—it’s about protecting what matters most.🎧 Listen now and learn how to safeguard your family and your business.#FamilyBusiness #FamilyMattersPodcast #FamilyLaw #BusinessContinuity #SuccessionPlanning #Governance #LegalPlanning#NextGenLeadership#EntrepreneurLife #FamilyOwnedBusiness #ProtectWhatMatters #FamilyBusiness #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast
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When family and business overlap, the legal stakes are higher than most people realize. In this episode, Tammy & Yola sit down with Erin Reid of Lerners LLP to unpack where family law and family business collide—and how to avoid the legal pitfalls that can put both your company and your relationships at risk.We dive into:• Why divorce, separation, and major life events hit family businesses differently• Common mistakes that leave businesses exposed• Practical legal tools like shareholder agreements and marriage contracts• How proactive planning and open conversations can save families stress, money, and conflictLegal planning isn’t about expecting problems—it’s about protecting what matters most.🎧 Listen now and learn how to safeguard your family and your business.#FamilyBusiness #FamilyMattersPodcast #FamilyLaw #BusinessContinuity #SuccessionPlanning #Governance #LegalPlanning#NextGenLeadership#EntrepreneurLife #FamilyOwnedBusiness #ProtectWhatMatters #FamilyBusiness #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast
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