Achieving estate planning's twin goals through business relief

Most financial planners and wealth managers will be very familiar with the old maxim, "you should never let the tax tail wag the investment dog", meaning that one shouldn't chase a tax benefit by "compromising on either investment performance or risk level". But what if the client's specific stated objective is to access a particular tax benefit? An area where this question is especially pertinent is in delivering proactive estate planning. The objective of all estate planning is to ensure the maximum legacy is transferred to the client's chosen beneficiaries. The best financial "o...