Open Conversations About Property Plans Can Prevent Probate Delays
Open family conversations about property plans can prevent probate delays, disputes and unnecessary legal costs.
February 3, 2026
How to Gift Real Estate without Creating Problems for Heirs
In the spirit of giving, there are rules to keep in mind, especially if you’re considering gifting your loved ones real estate in the new year.
January 14, 2026
Preparing an Estate Plan when Children Live in Another State
Whether it’s because of work, school or a marriage, it isn’t uncommon for a parent to have children and other loved ones scattered across the United States.
October 7, 2025
Using a Disclaimer Trust to Transfer Land
A widow wonders if it’s too late to fix an estate plan that made no provisions for their one farming son and isn’t sure how to manage the farmland.
July 7, 2025
If you are Leaving Property Behind, Consider a Land Trust
Land trusts are key tools to protect your privacy and control your property. Learn how you can leverage a land trust in your own estate planning.
July 22, 2024
Understanding Your Options and Responsibilities when Inheriting a House
Inheriting a house? Learn the legal considerations and your options to ensure a smooth inheritance process.
June 4, 2024
Consider Portability as a Solution for your Surviving Spouse
A common financial mistake married farm couples make occurs when the first spouse dies, and the surviving spouse fails to ‘elect portability.’
March 1, 2023
Ideas to improve Business Succession Planning
A frequent complaint by next-generation members is that the senior generation never fully lets go of business tasks.
February 9, 2023
Portability can be used to Protect Farm
One of the most overlooked and misunderstood tax laws – available to married farming couples – is an opportunity called portability.
May 10, 2022
Succession Planning for Family Farm
Conversations about family succession plans are difficult.
July 27, 2021