Estate Planning

Learn about farm estate planning to ensure a successful transition to the next generation. This section highlights succession planning, estate taxes, legal issues, and business management.

If Cash Is King, Why Are Some Heirs Not Happy Receiving an Inheritance in Cash?

Why are some heirs not happy receiving an inheritance in cash?

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Farm Succession Strategies: 8 Ways to Communicate Successfully

The struggling farm economy means that farm transfers from one generation to the next may be happening in a sped-up process, vs. over several years.

Two smiling farmers stand next to a tractor.

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New Dirt Under the Old Plan

How do you fit new land purchases under an existing distribution strategy?

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Agronomy Insider

Brewing Sake

By Agronomy Insider

There’s an emerging craft brew that’s opening a new market for farmers who can grow rice. The sake business is heating up.

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Ageless Iron

Ford’s Powerhouse Horsepower

By Ageless Iron

The 6000 torched an explosion of big tractors that made Ford a contender.

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Successful Farming TV Show

The Largest Farm Shop We’ve Ever Seen

By Successful Farming TV Show

Dave Mowitz heads out to Washington to see the largest shop he’s ever seen.

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Is There a Way to Know that Everything Is Taken Care of Prior to Death?

Make an inspection to see if farm distribution plans are in place before a death.

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Farm Estate Hot Button Gets Pressed By Bad News

When the farm estate hot button is pushed, it's time to move forward with planning. Here are eight steps to help you through that situation.

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Is an LLC the Right Farm Succession Tool for my Family?

Three brothers own their farm assets equally and wonder if an LLC is the best tool for them.

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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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Tip of the Day

Funnel Materials From a Truck Bed

When I hauled driveway rock with fines in it or limestone using my tandem truck, most of it would stick in the corners of the bed. It didn’... read more