Estate Planning
In his tribute to Dolly Parton, RFD News Contributor Roger McEowen explores how her East Tennessee farm roots shaped her work, philanthropy, and values, while offering a lesson on the importance of farming.
AARP expert Brad Anderson shares tips for tackling sentimental clutter, family heirlooms, old technology, and other belongings.
A carefully drafted will or trust can transfer property ownership. It cannot, by itself, rewrite federal program eligibility rules. For that reason, attorneys and CPAs advising farmers should include FSA participation in the standard estate-planning checklist.
Agricultural land is more than an economic asset. It is also a bundle of legal rights – and those rights may be narrower, broader, or different from what a landowner initially assumes. Understanding exactly what those rights are is essential to protecting farm and ranch property for the future.
New Trump Accounts offer another option for children as producers consider the future of their operations.
From Grandma’s china to antique furniture, knowing what to keep and what to let go of can be challenging when downsizing.
ASFMRA’s Chad Hertz also discusses farmland leasing strategies, common negotiation mistakes, and considerations for balancing rental income with long-term tenant relationships.
While blockchain technology is not replacing wills and trusts, it is creating new planning opportunities and new risks that estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors should understand.
NCBA President-elect Kim Brackett discusses why succession planning is essential for farm and ranch families and how a new free resource can help producers plan for the next generation.
Farm legal expert Roger McEowen explains how two eminent domain cases could impact farmers, ranchers, and future infrastructure projects involving private land.