An Arizona Buy Sell Agreement Between Partners of a Partnership is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions for the sale or transfer of a partner's interest in a partnership. This agreement is designed to protect the interests of the partners by establishing a clear process for the buyout or transfer of ownership. The agreement typically includes details such as the purchase price, payment terms, and the events that trigger the buyout or transfer. It also outlines the process for determining the value of the partner's interest, which can be based on methods such as an appraisal, book value, or predetermined formula. One type of Arizona Buy Sell Agreement Between Partners of a Partnership is a Cross-Purchase Agreement. In this arrangement, each partner agrees to buy the other partner's interest in the event of a triggering event, such as death or disability. The remaining partners purchase the departing partner's interest on a pro rata basis. Another type is an Entity Purchase Agreement, also known as a stock redemption agreement. In this arrangement, the partnership itself agrees to buy the departing partner's interest. The partnership uses its own funds or obtains financing to complete the buyout. An Arizona Buy Sell Agreement Between Partners of a Partnership can be triggered by various events, including the death, disability, retirement, bankruptcy, or voluntary withdrawal of a partner. It can also be triggered by a partner's divorce or the violation of certain provisions within the partnership agreement. This agreement helps ensure a smooth transition of ownership, as it establishes a clear process for the sale or transfer of the partner's interest. Without a buy-sell agreement, a partner's interest may be unexpectedly transferred to an unwanted party or result in a division of ownership among the remaining partners. The use of relevant keywords in this description includes "Arizona", "Buy Sell Agreement", "Partnership", "Cross-Purchase Agreement", "Entity Purchase Agreement", "purchase price", "payment terms", "buyout", "transfer of ownership", "partner's interest", "triggering event", "pro rata basis", "death, disability, retirement, bankruptcy, or voluntary withdrawal", "divorce", "violation of provisions", and "smooth transition of ownership".