Passing Options Along It makes sense to transfer nonqualified stock options if: -- Your other assets and income will be sufficient for your needs -- You are confident that the options will increase substantially in value -- You will realize significant estate tax savings for your heirs by transferring the options during your lifetime -- You have the money to pay the income tax due on the options when the beneficiary exercises them -- You are prepared to relinquish the power to change the options' beneficiary DATA: ROBERT SALWEN, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CORP. Return to main story

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