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Estate Planning Seminar & Tax Update Scheduled for February 2018

Join us for a free information seminar on February 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Our attorneys will walk you through the core concepts of sound estate planning and give you an update on how the new tax law impacts your estate plan. Here is your chance to: Lea… Read More
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Farm & Succession Planning for Farmers Seminar Scheduled for March 2018

Knowing where to start with an estate and succession plan for your farm may be difficult. This class will go over the basics of estate planning and review some of the unique estate planning tools used by farmers. We will also review some common quest… Read More
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Estate and Gift Tax Update for 2018

President Trump signed the new tax bill into law on Friday, December 22, 2017, making for some big changes in federal estate tax planning. Under the new law, the federal estate tax exemption will be substantially increased for tax years starting in 2… Read More
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For some, last chance to capture charitable deduction before tax reform hits

With tax reform underway starting in 2018, now may be the last chance for many to maximize their charitable contribution deductions. While the deduction for charitable contributions is preserved in the new tax bill, many fewer taxpayers will actually… Read More
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4 New Year's Resolutions for Savvy Small Business Owners

For savvy small business owners looking ahead to 2018, right now is a great opportunity to set some New Year resolutions for your business. These four resolutions will help you proactively improve your business and set yourself up for a successful ne… Read More
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Categories: Business

Why Estate Planning is Essential for Millennials

Millennials currently make up one fourth of the US population and are projected to soon surpass Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living generation. Millennials also represent more than one quarter of the U.S. workforce with this number expected… Read More
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Do You Own Rental Propert…

Do You Own Rental Property? How Proactive, Comprehensive Estate Planning Can Help

A comprehensive estate plan should address all of your assets. For most people, an estate plan must include three common categories: (1) your home; (2) financial accounts, like your checking and savings account; and (3) personal property. Other types… Read More
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Tax Reform and Your Estat…

Tax Reform and Your Estate Plan: What to Watch For

While Congress has not yet sent a tax bill to the President’s desk, both the House and Senate have passed their own versions of a sweeping tax reform bill that has implications for many estates. This article explores the changes to the federal… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
Should a Trust Own Farm L…

Should a Trust Own Farm Land? Maybe not...

After establishing a trust, the next step is to properly fund your trust. Funding a trust is the process of transferring or directing assets to your trust. This can be done by re-titling assets in the name of your trust or, alternatively, naming your… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Farm

October 2017 Newsletter

The most recent issue of our quarterly newsletter is now available. October 2017 NEWSLETTER The October 2017 issue includes: An update on the proposed Treasury regulations for valuation discounts An overview of the new law impacting all existing LLCs… Read More
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