Question

Joe Jackson operates a sole proprietorship, but he is in poor health and may be unable to continue running the business. If Joe becomes incapacitated, his business: ceases to exist unless sold or taken over by Joe's heirs. automatically converts into a public corporation with stock sold to interested investors. automatically continues under new management as a sole proprietorship. becomes the property of the most senior employee who wishes to continue operating the firm.

Answer 1

Answer:

The business cease to exists unless sold or taken over by Joe's heirs.

Explanation:

Sole proprietorship is a term that describes the business enterprise which is owned or run by just one person known as the sole trader. In other words, sole proprietorship is a one man's business.

One of the major drawbacks of this kind of business is the fact that when a sole proprietor is sick or incapacitated, his/her business would suffer or cease to exist unless he/she sells it or allows family members (heirs) to take over its management or ownership.