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The Buy-Sell Life Insurance Agreement serves as a crucial business succession planning tool in England and Wales. It is typically used when business owners want to ensure smooth ownership transition upon death while providing immediate liquidity for estate settlement. The agreement combines business purchase obligations with life insurance funding, detailing how insurance proceeds will facilitate the transfer of business interests. This document is particularly important for closely-held businesses and partnerships where continuity of ownership and operation is critical. It must comply with UK insurance regulations and financial services laws while protecting all parties' interests.
