Estate Planning

Create a Farm Succession Plan Before the All Clear Sounds

Some families are waiting for the all clear before creating their farm succession plan. This mistake can be costly.

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Using Life Insurance in Estate Planning

Farm families can use life insurance to smooth the bumps in a transition from one farming generation to another. Done right, it provides funds not subject to estate taxes.

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Creative Farm and Ranch Transfers

Finding ways to transfer farms and ranches to beginners is limited only by imagination.

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Repair and Maintenance

Know the Difference Between Mechanical and Hydraulic Valve Lifters

By Repair and Maintenance

Here's a guide to help you understand the differences between mechanical and hydraulic lifters.

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Successful Farming Television

The Life and Times of Harvey Firestone

By Successful Farming Television

Take a journey into the Firestone archives to see how Harvey Firestone was integral into creating the pneumatic farm tire.

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Tractors

Values Improve on Large Horsepower Tractors

By Machinery Insider

Prices on late-model large tractors have risen recently, offering some of the best trade-in values in five years.

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Dealing With an Age Gap in Heirs

How can a farmer be fair to two farming heirs who are 15 years apart in age? Myron Friesen tackles this tough dilemma.

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Saving The Family Farm - Succession Planning

Succession planning on the farm is more than handing down assets, it’s also passing on wisdom. Parents and kids need to talk.

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The Adverse Effects of the 'Golden Child'

When estate planning is unfair to an on-farm heir, is it best to just leave?

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The Adverse Effects When Dad Has a Golden Child

A brother has had enough of Dad’s golden child and must consider his own family’s future.

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A Farewell From Dr. Jonovic

The Problem: How can 32 years of experience with family farms be summarized in a single farewell column?

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Frugal Parents Worry About Heirs’ Spending Habits

These financially conservative parents worry their children will squander their inheritance. Myron Friesen answers the question, “Can their problem be solved?”