Mark Balzarini

Mark Balzarini is an attorney at law with Miller Legal Strategic Planning Centers, P.A. He writes the "Farm & Family" column for The Farmer. Contact him with questions and comments at [email protected].

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Management
Options to protect your assets
byMark Balzarini
Jan 11, 2023
2 Min Read
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Farm Business
Preserve your Minnesota qualified business, property deductions
byMark Balzarini
Nov 2, 2022
2 Min Read

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Management
9 tips to protect your estate plan
Sep 29, 2022
byMark Balzarini
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Management
Consider using grantor-retained annuity trust when transferring assets
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byMark Balzarini
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Management
Choose correct type of retirement account trust
Jul 27, 2022
byMark Balzarini
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Management
Succession plans require ongoing maintenance
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byMark Balzarini
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Management
When will you start claiming Social Security, Medicare?
Jun 1, 2022
byMark Balzarini
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Business
Consider using trust protectors in the estate plan
Apr 27, 2022
byMark Balzarini
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Commentary
Consider corporate trustee in trust plan
Mar 11, 2022
byMark Balzarini
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Management
Plan ahead for estate tax law changes
Feb 1, 2022
byMark Balzarini
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Management
‘Like-kind’ exchange an option to reduce capital gains tax
Jan 4, 2022
byMark Balzarini
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Management
Consider using disclaimers in estate planning
Nov 24, 2021
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prenuptial agreement pen and paperwork
Business
Talk about prenuptials far before the wedding date
Sep 29, 2021
byMark Balzarini
solar panels
Management
Review long-term solar leases thoroughly
Aug 31, 2021
byMark Balzarini
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Farm Business
Leaving a legacy goes beyond gifting possessions
Jul 28, 2021
byMark Balzarini
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Conservation & Sustainability
Brush up on 2032A special use valuation
Jun 3, 2021
byMark Balzarini
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Management
Proposed tax laws generate concern, discussion
Apr 30, 2021
byMark Balzarini
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Management
Understand impacts of Biden’s proposed tax law changes
Mar 10, 2021
byMark Balzarini
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Farming Equipment
Promissory notes in succession planning
Jan 27, 2021
byMark Balzarini
senior couple signing contract
Business
Consider contract for deed in farm succession
Dec 2, 2020
byMark Balzarini
CARES Act paperwork
Management
2020 end-of-year tax, estate plan checklist
Oct 26, 2020
byMark Balzarini
wind turbines
Technology
Review wind leases carefully before moving forward
Sep 29, 2020
byMark Balzarini
disability insurance folder
Management
Consider disability insurance in your farm plan
Aug 31, 2020
byMark Balzarini
S-Corp paperwork and pencil
Commentary
Is corporate business structure right for your farm?
Jul 31, 2020
byMark Balzarini
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Commentary
Make your limited liability company work for you
Jul 2, 2020
byMark Balzarini
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Commentary
Keep estate plan current during unprecedented times
Jun 2, 2020
byMark Balzarini
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Business
Planning for farmers without children: Finding the right fit
May 1, 2020
byMark Balzarini
Elderly couple reviews documents at home on a laptop with their financial planner
Commentary
Estate planning for farmers without children
Mar 31, 2020
byMark Balzarini
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Farming Equipment
Consider your options when transferring farm equipment
Feb 26, 2020
byMark Balzarini
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Farm Operations
How SECURE Act may affect your estate plan
Jan 29, 2020
byMark Balzarini
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Management
Keep your tax professional involved with your overall goals
Dec 24, 2019
byMark Balzarini
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Management
End-of-year checklist for your important paperwork
Oct 30, 2019
byMark Balzarini
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Animal Health
Pet trust can address care for beloved pets, animals
Oct 8, 2019
byMark Balzarini
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Farm Business
Providing for beneficiary with disabilities
Aug 15, 2019
byMark Balzarini
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Farm Life
Do you have guardians named for minor children?
Jul 16, 2019
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