Rural Money: A charitable remainder trust can be a useful estate planning tool for farmers

A charitable remainder trust can be a useful estate planning tool for ag producers. However, a recent tax court opinion illustrates just how complex the rules can be, underscoring the need to obtain the advice of skilled professionals.

Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s own Janet Adkison about how the trust works, some of its main tax requirements, and a recap of the recent tax court case.

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