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Corporate Dissolution

Distribution of Assets Plan

Manually drafting distribution of assets plans requires hours of research across state laws, beneficiary designation rules, and asset categorization best practices. Attorneys must cross-reference multiple sources, ensure compliance with execution formalities, and meticulously organize complex asset inventories—all while maintaining accuracy across interconnected sections.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow4.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 22.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Manually drafting distribution of assets plans requires hours of research across state laws, beneficiary designation rules, and asset categorization best practices. Attorneys must cross-reference multiple sources, ensure compliance with execution formalities, and meticulously organize complex asset inventories—all while maintaining accuracy across interconnected sections.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the entire drafting process by intelligently analyzing your asset documents, researching current legal requirements, and generating comprehensive distribution plans with proper beneficiary designations and contingencies. The AI handles asset categorization, compliance verification, and template formatting, delivering court-ready documents in minutes instead of hours.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Reduce drafting time from 4+ hours to under 15 minutes with AI automation

Automatically categorize and value assets using uploaded inventory documents

Ensure compliance with state-specific beneficiary designation and execution requirements

Generate legally sound contingency clauses and executor powers provisions

Eliminate manual research with AI-powered citation of bar association standards and legal sources

What you'll receive

Preamble and Parties Involved
Identification of Assets
Beneficiaries and Heirs
Distribution Instructions
Contingencies and Powers
Signatures and Execution

Document requirements

Required

  • Asset Inventory
  • Beneficiary Information

Optional

  • Previous Distribution Plans
  • Corporate Records
  • Appraisal Reports

Perfect for

Corporate Attorney
Estate Planning Attorney
Business Dissolution Specialist
Paralegal
Solo Practitioner
In-House Counsel

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Estate Planning98% relevant

Estate planning attorneys use distribution of assets plans to document how clients' estates will be allocated among beneficiaries, including contingency provisions and executor powers.

The workflow's focus on beneficiary designation, asset allocation, and contingency clauses directly aligns with core estate planning documentation needs, making it highly relevant for wills, trusts, and estate administration.

Bankruptcy attorneys need distribution of assets plans for Chapter 7 liquidations and Chapter 11 reorganizations to document how debtor assets will be allocated among creditors and stakeholders.

Asset distribution planning is central to bankruptcy proceedings, requiring detailed asset inventories, valuation, and legally compliant distribution schemes similar to corporate dissolution contexts.

Family Law80% relevant

Family law attorneys draft asset distribution plans for divorce settlements and marital property division, documenting how assets will be allocated between spouses and designating beneficiaries for children.

The workflow's asset inventory, valuation, and distribution instruction features directly support equitable distribution requirements in divorce proceedings and post-divorce estate planning adjustments.

M&A attorneys use asset distribution plans during wind-down scenarios, partial liquidations, or when distributing proceeds from asset sales to shareholders and stakeholders.

Distribution planning is essential in M&A transactions involving liquidation preferences, earnout distributions, and allocation of sale proceeds among various classes of equity holders.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure the distribution plan complies with state laws?

A

CaseMark automatically researches and applies state-specific requirements for beneficiary designations, execution formalities, and notarization. The AI cross-references current bar association standards and state statutes to ensure your distribution plan meets all jurisdictional requirements.

Q

Can CaseMark handle complex asset portfolios with multiple beneficiaries?

A

Yes, CaseMark analyzes your uploaded asset inventories and beneficiary information to organize even the most complex distributions. The AI automatically categorizes real property, financial accounts, and personal items while properly structuring primary and contingent beneficiary designations with appropriate distribution percentages.

Q

What documents do I need to upload to generate a distribution plan?

A

You'll need an asset inventory listing all property and valuations, plus beneficiary information including names and relationships. Optional documents like previous plans, corporate records, or appraisal reports help CaseMark create a more comprehensive and accurate distribution plan.

Q

How long does it take to create a distribution of assets plan?

A

CaseMark generates a complete, legally compliant distribution plan in approximately 12 minutes. This includes AI research of legal requirements, asset categorization, beneficiary structuring, and formatting—a process that typically takes attorneys 4-5 hours manually.

Q

Does the plan include contingency provisions and executor powers?

A

Yes, every distribution plan includes comprehensive contingency clauses for changed circumstances, detailed executor powers, and dispute resolution mechanisms. CaseMark researches best practices from legal templates and bar associations to ensure robust contingency planning.

Q

Can I customize the distribution instructions for specific bequests?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark structures the distribution instructions section to accommodate percentage-based distributions, specific bequests to named beneficiaries, and timing conditions. The AI organizes your preferences into legally clear language while maintaining flexibility for your specific distribution strategy.

Q

Are the signature and execution sections properly formatted?

A

Yes, CaseMark automatically includes properly formatted signature blocks, witness requirements, and notarization provisions based on applicable state law. The AI ensures execution formalities comply with jurisdictional requirements for valid asset distribution plans.