Due Diligence Guide for Private Company Investment or Purchase
Before you purchase or invest in a privately held company, do your due diligence with this 5-page guide and checklist covering such items as:
- a review of the corporate documents,
- shareholders, shareholder loans, guarantees, options and warrants,
- financial review,
- corporate borrowing, credit facilities, and debt obligations,
- taxes and government compliance,
- operations management,
- products, competition, sales and marketing,
- employees and senior management,
- tangible and intellectual property,
- legal action by and against the business,
- overview of the company's insurance coverages,
- third party consents and approvals required.
Don't put your investment at risk by not doing your homework. Get the Investor / Purchaser Due Diligence Guide for private companies.
Shareholder Resolutions to Authorize Borrowing | USA
Prepare shareholder resolutions to authorize borrowing against a corporation's assets with these template Shareholder Resolutions for U.S. corporations.
- The package contains two resolutions:
- The first resolution authorizes the company to borrow money against its accounts receivable.
- The second resolution authorizes the company to borrow against its equipment and inventory.
- Both forms come in one downloadable file. Re-use them as often as your company requires.
- These Shareholder Resolutions authorizing corporate borrowing can be used by any profit corporation incorporated anywhere in the United States.
Estate Planning Forms Package — Prince Edward Island
Make your will and plan for the future with this package of estate planning documents for Prince Edward Island—Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directive.
Planning ahead is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your finances, and your future.
This comprehensive Prince Edward Island Estate Planning Package includes the essential legal documents you need to prepare for unexpected events, manage your affairs if you become unable to do so, and ensure your wishes are respected.
The downloadable, editable forms in this package allow you to create, update, and organize your estate planning documents from the comfort of your own home.
Learn more about making a will in Prince Edward Island.
What is included in the Prince Edward Island Estate Planning Package?
Designed specifically for residents of the Province of Prince Edward Island, this convenient downloadable package includes the following professionally prepared templates:
1. Prince Edward Island General Enduring Power of Attorney for Property
The General Enduring Power of Attorney for Property lets you name someone you trust to manage your property and financial affairs on your behalf, if you are unable or choose not to manage them yourself.
The powers you can give your attorney (agent) can include:
- Managing bank accounts and investments
- Paying bills and expenses
- Handling real estate and property matters
- Managing business and financial transactions
- Dealing with tax matters
- Signing documents
- Dealing with government agencies and other organizations
A General Enduring Power of Attorney for Property is an important part of a Prince Edward Island estate plan because it allows YOU to decide who will act on your behalf rather than leaving decisions to be made without your input.
2. Revocation of Power of Attorney Form
This Revocation of Power of Attorney form allows you to formally cancel a previously granted Power of Attorney.
Use this document when you want to terminate an existing appointment and no longer wish the named attorney to have authority to act on your behalf.
3. Prince Edward Island Health Care Directive
A Prince Edward Island Health Care Directive allows you to give instructions regarding medical treatment and health care decisions, in the event you are not able to communicate those instructions at some point in the future.
The form is created in accordance with the provincial Consent to Treatment and Health Care Directives Act. It protects your right to accept or refuse treatments, seek a second opinion, and be informed of risks and benefits.
Making a Prince Edward Island Health Care Directive clarifies your wishes and instructions for your health care providers and your family and loved ones.
4. Legal Will Kit for Canada
This comprehensive Canadian Legal Will Kit provides the information, instructions, and forms needed to prepare your own legally structured will.
The Canadian Will Kit package includes:
- A customizable Last Will and Testament template
- Step-by-step information and instructions
- Guidance to help you complete your will correctly
- Comprehensive estate planning questionnaire
Creating a will allows you to:
- Decide how your property and assets will be distributed
- Name beneficiaries
- Appoint an executor to administer your estate
- Provide instructions regarding your final wishes
- Help reduce uncertainty and stress for your family
Why do I need a Prince Edward Island estate plan?
Many people put off estate planning because they assume it is only necessary for seniors, or for people with significant assets. In fact, every Canadian adult can benefit from having documents that explain their wishes and appoint trusted decision-makers.
Without proper planning, your family may face additional stress, delays, or uncertainty when dealing with your financial affairs, health care decisions, or estate administration.
A complete Prince Edward Island estate plan can help you:
- Make the decision-making process easier for your family and loved ones
- Maintain control over important healthcare and financial decisions
- Choose who manages your affairs if you become unable to do so
- Clearly communicate your wishes
Why should I buy this PEI estate planning package?
- Assistance and guidance. Each document in the Prince Edward Island Estate Planning Package comes with instructions and information to guide you through it.
- Reusable, editable forms. These fully editable MS Word forms are reusable and can be used by more than one person in your household, making this an affordable and practical way to organize your estate planning documents.
- Easy download. The documents are compiled into a .zip file for easy downloading and extraction.
- Compliance with laws. These Estate Planning Package forms are compliant with Canadian tax laws and the laws of the Province of Prince Edward Island.
- Save money. Purchasing this all-in-one Estate Planning Package saves almost 60% compared with purchasing each document separately.
Prepare your Prince Edward Island will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directive today and gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a well-thought-out plan in place for the future.
Additional Resources
- What is estate planning?, IG Wealth Management
- Why every Canadian should make a legally valid will, Empire Life
- Explaining the words and phrases commonly found in a Will, MegaDox.com
- Top Tips to Avoid Estate Tax in Canada, Munroe & Crawford
