by Ryan Conklin For the most part, our clients speak very highly of their online equipment purchasing experiences, mostly because they appreciate the simplicity of the transaction and access to great deals. However, some producers have had negative experiences with these transactions. Here are a few legal considerations that might help you avoid a negative …
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by Ryan Conklin At the ripe old age of 33, I am surrounded by children. Many of my friends have youngins’ or are expecting, my wife’s family has three boys, and plenty of our clients have kids. Although they are the smallest family members, minors play big parts in succession planning. Here are some pointers …
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by Evin Bachelor A large number of farm succession plans are trust-based due to the need for flexibility and creativity to address a farmer’s succession goals. The trust assets will be managed by a trustee, which makes selecting a trustee a key question for you and your family to answer. Needless to say, you want …
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by Kelly Brakefield Moore The holidays arrive with excitement, joy and bliss. The trees are trimmed, gifts are wrapped and the cookies are baked. Family arrives with warm hugs, well wishes and brightly wrapped gifts. You drink hot cocoa by the fire and watch the children delight in their new toys. It is the most …
by Ryan Conklin So much of the farm succession planning discussion centers on trusts, wills, LLCs, and other legal tools. While these instruments may garner the most attention in your discussions, there are some other documents that are equally as important: your powers of attorney. Powers of attorney (POAs) are documents that have no bearing …
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