NEW TN LAW in 2017: Discounts in Business Valuations Allowed
- At August 15, 2017
- By Miles Mason
- In Business Valuation
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A change to Tennessee property division law in 2017 will have a huge impact many upcoming business valuations in divorce. Dividing property in dissolution proceedings involves assessing many types of assets, including professional practices and small businesses. Whenever a business asset is owned partially or wholly by a spouse, a business valuation is necessary before […]
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