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MA S764

MA S764
Relative to the valuation of professional practices in divorce proceedings


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the valuation of professional practices in divorce proceedings. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 34 of Chapter 208 of the General Laws to provide guidance on how the court should value a professional corporation in divorce proceedings. The bill states that the court shall value the asset as the price at which the property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having relevant knowledge of relevant facts. Additionally, the court shall allow key man and marketability discounts when valuing the professional corporation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

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