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From the May 28, 2007 edition 2007 Family-Owned Businesses: A PBN Special Supplement Family is family, but legal structure is key By Patricia Resende, Contributing Writer One of the biggest mistakes family-owned businesses make, experts say, is not putting agreements on paper and not seeking legal help to protect their assets. Because while family is family, disputes can arise when you mix family relationships with business. More » This item is available in full to subscribers. Please log in to continue. To purchase a copy of this article for $2.00, click here.