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Charitable Remainder Trusts: A Smart Tax Strategy for Retiring Farmers

Charitable Remainder Trusts: A Smart Tax Strategy for Retiring Farmers A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a legal structure that allows you to sell assets tax-free, generate retirement income, and support a charity of your choice. Here’s how it… Read More
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Why Are There So Many Trusts in the Plat Book? And What Even Is a Trust?

Why Are There So Many Trusts in the Plat Book? And What Even Is a Trust? If you’ve ever looked at a plat book, you’ve likely noticed that a lot of land is owned by trusts. But why is that? And what exactly is a trust in the first place? At Wagner… Read More
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What Is Stepped-Up Basis and Why It Matters in Estate Planning

What Is Stepped-Up Basis and Why It Matters in Estate Planning Stepped-up basis is one of those topics that comes up a lot when we’re working with farm families on their estate plans. It’s a tax tool that can make a big difference, but like any t… Read More
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Give the Farm Away

Can you really give the farm away without paying gift tax? How much can you discount your farm sale and avoid gift tax? A Farmer’s Guide Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your legacy. A… Read More
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How the History of Your Farm Reveals Succession Planning Lessons

How the History of Your Farm Reveals Succession Planning Lessons Farm succession planning is not just a consideration for the next generation. Often the current farming generation is also a success story of succession planning for generations past. F… Read More
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Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers Make and How to Avoid Them

Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers Make and How to Avoid Them Farming is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of life. Unfortunately, many farmers fail to make an estate plan – a mistake the drastic… Read More
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Farm Succession Planning Never Stops

Farm Succession Planning Never Stops Farming is more than a job—it’s a way of life, a family tradition, and often, your greatest legacy. But securing that legacy for future generations requires more than hard work in the fields; it demands carefu… Read More
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Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead: A message from firm President Jason Wagner

Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead A message from firm President Jason Wagner As we welcome 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had at Wagner Oehler and share a vision for where we’re headed in the year ahead.… Read More
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Securing the Farm's Future: Why Farmers Need Specialized Estate Planning

Securing the Farm’s Future: Why Farmers Need Specialized Estate Planning Farmers face unique challenges in estate planning, making it crucial to work with legal professionals who understand the intricacies of agriculture rather than general pra… Read More
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Estate Planning Challenges Facing Minnesota Farmers in Today's Economy

Estate Planning Challenges Facing Minnesota Farmers in Today’s Economy Estate planning has always been an essential part of managing family farms, but Minnesota farmers today face unique challenges that make it more critical than ever. Rising l… Read More
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