Farm Succession

Farm & Family: Consider adding a supplemental needs trust to your estate planning.

Is the winter cycle in the farm economy hanging on, just as the summer cycle did from 2007-2012?

Estate Plan Edge: The governor just signed into law a complete overhaul of the Illinois trust code. Here’s what it means for your estate plan.

Legal Matters: Annually review buy-sell provisions, real estate leases and other provisions in your estate plan.

Nebraska Extension expert will discuss farm and ranch succession planning at Husker Harvest Days.

Surviving through economic volatility will require proactive management.

Estate Plan Edge: That IRA that many farm families have invested in? New legislation is poised to retract one of the reasons you invested in those accounts.

Analysis: Most problems with transferring management of an operation are the result of poor communication.

Agrivision: Meet with family members, your attorney and your accountant to begin the estate planning process.

Legal Matters: Estate planning is a process and a journey, not a destination.