More than half a million family businesses will have to organize their corporate succession in the next few years. For family entrepreneurs, this is a life decision: They give their" baby "into new hands. But how does an entrepreneur prepare for the handover of his company? What needs to be done ? Which key milestones have to be overcome and where are typical stumbling blocks? The successor experts Ingo Claus and Nils Koerber from the consulting company KERN support entrepreneurial families with a generation change or company sale. They know and experience these issues in their daily practice. This book is based on their experiences. Illustrated With practical examples and checklists, it is encouraging to start the handover process, because good preparation increases the likelihood of a successful handover. The worksheets can be edited digitally in the associated e-book.