Estate Planning
The voluntary agreements can protect farmland for future generations but may limit future development.
To qualify, land must be in the U.S., used substantially for farming in the last 10 years, and restricted from non-farm use for at least 10 years after the sale.
A Kansas Court of Appeals ruling confirms that premarital agreements can waive future homestead rights, impacting farm succession planning, blended-family estates, property rights, fiduciaries, and agricultural attorneys statewide.
Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT
RFD-TV Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen joins us to discuss QTIP trusts, farm succession challenges, and business planning strategies for ensuring smooth transitions in agricultural operations.
Farms should identify key roles and begin leadership succession planning well ahead of any transitions—expected or unexpected.
ASFMRA’s Troy Swee joins us to discuss farmland values, investor activity, rental market trends, and the factors shaping rural real estate markets in today’s agricultural economy.
To preserve their property rights, farmers and ranchers must understand the procedural tactics of federal enforcement and take proactive steps to document the visual realities of their land.
RFD News Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen discussed red flags landowners should watch for during property transactions.
ASFMRA’s Howard Halderman says several economic and policy issues are continuing to influence the farmland market.