Partnership
When forming a partnership, a buysell agreement is drafted by an attorney and should be updated annually as the value of the practice increases. This agreement, amongst other things, places a value on the practice to establish the cost to a partner to buy their share upon the death of either partner. The life insurance proceeds will go to the deceased heirs and therefore cover the cost to purchase their share of the partnership.
Key Man Insurance
As the term implies, life insurance can be used to protect yourself in the case of an untimely event to a partner, associate, employee or any insurable interest.