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10 Types of Trusts: A Quick Look Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works can seem daunting. However, that’s what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know the laws and will design a plan that addresses your specific situation. Here’s a look at the basics of ten common trusts to provide a…
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How Adding a Trust Protector Can Help You and Your Family You probably remember the cast of characters in your estate plan. ● You were the creator of your trust, known as the grantor, settlor, or trustmaker. ● The trustee controls the assets in the trust. For most revocable trusts, that’s also you, while you’re alive and well. ● The…
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Harvesting Family Harmony 04/15/17 | WealthCounsel Quarterly | Louis S. Shuntich, JD Over the next 20 years, 70 percent of farmland will transfer to the next generation,[1] but it is estimated only 30 percent will stay as family farms[2]. When asked why there is such a poor success rate at keeping farms in the family, an elder rancher put it…
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4/15/17 | WealthCounsel Quarterly | Daniel B. Capobianco, JD, CPA Introduction Why do so many businesses fail after the first generation? Often the owners fail to develop a comprehensive strategic vision to address basic issues of ownership, succession planning (both management and ownership), and estate planning. This article focuses on important non-tax aspects of business succession planning, as well as…
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Farm Transition Basics Planning a farm transition means making a lot of decisions, and those decisions should be focused on what you and your family want for the farm and your future. When preparing for this kind of transfer, take several factors into consideration. Risk Management Five major events can impact a family business, known as the “5 D’s.” Make…
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It’s Planning Season For each season, there is planning that you must do on the farm. To be successful, this planning must be done thoughtfully and in advance. Your life is no different. To properly plan for the next season in your life and the lives of your family, a well-executed estate plan is a must. Below are a few…
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The Top 2 Ways the Court Gets Involved in Your Estate, and How to Avoid Them No one wants unnecessary court involvement in their life. But without careful and proactive estate planning, chances are that some aspect of your estate will end up being decided there. Here are two of the most common ways court proceedings can make their way…
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IRAs, Annuities and Guardianship: Providing for Your Minor Children After You Die Deciding on a guardian for your minor children may very well be the most vexing decision you’ll make regarding your estate planning. Not only must you trust the appointed guardian to raise your children as you’d want them raised, but you also need that person to be financially…