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Estate Planning for Single Adults: Why It Matters More Than You Think Estate planning is often associated with married couples or families with children. But if you are single, having an estate plan is just as important. Without a plan in place, impo… Read More

When Belongings Become a Burden: Estate Planning Beyond Money and Property Most estate planning conversations focus on financial accounts, real estate, retirement savings, and legal documents. While those assets are certainly important, there is anot… Read More

What Happens When Your Farm Successor No Longer Wants the Farm? Many farm succession plans are built around a specific assumption. One child or family member will eventually take over the operation and continue the family farming legacy. But what hap… Read More

Estate Planning Scams: How Seniors Can Protect Their Assets and Their Legacy Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out. Unfortunately, scammers know that… Read More

Executor Rights: What You Need to Know During Probate Being named the executor of an estate is often considered an honor. It reflects the trust someone placed in you to carry out their final wishes and handle their affairs after death. However, many… Read More

What Happens to a Contract for Deed When Someone Dies? Contract for deeds remain a common tool in farm succession planning because they can help transfer farmland over time while spreading out the tax impact of a sale. They can also create opportunit… Read More

Protecting Your New Home with an Estate Plan Buying a home is an exciting milestone, whether it is your first home or your latest move. Most people work closely with a realtor, lender, home inspector, and title company during the process. However, on… Read More

The Filing That Could Cost Your Farm $2 Million If you own farmland in Minnesota through an LLC, corporation, partnership, or trust, there is a filing requirement that too many farm families overlook. It is called the Corporate Farm Report. If you ar… Read More