Episode 1299
Have you ever wondered when your employer’s 401(k) match actually belongs to you, or how startup equity is distributed over time? In this episode, we break down the legal concept of vesting—the specific point in time when an individual acquires the secured, non-forfeitable right to a property or asset.
Join us as we explore the essential mechanics of vesting across different industries:
• Retirement & Employment: We discuss how companies use vesting schedules to reward loyalty, including the difference between "cliff vesting" (all at once after a set period) and "graded vesting" (incremental ownership over years). We also explain why your own salary deferrals are always yours, while employer contributions often require a waiting period under ERISA guidelines.
• Startup Equity: Learn how entrepreneurs and employees in the startup world earn their stakes. We cover how stock options transition from unexercisable to fully exercisable, and how founder stock is often subject to "repurchase rights" that diminish over a typical 3–5 year period.
• Inheritance & Real Estate: Beyond the workplace, we examine how vesting applies to wills—such as delaying bequests to avoid tax complications—and the "vested rights doctrine" in zoning law that protects property developers.
Whether you are navigating a new stock option grant, planning your estate, or just checking your pension status, tune in to understand the schedules and milestones that determine when an asset is truly yours.
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