Legacy Project

My father’s actions planted the seeds of success.
Disability, life and long-term care insurance provide reassurance.
Profit centers give this Montana family more flexibility.
Use the current estate tax laws, economic situation to your advantage.
A comprehensive succession plan always includes strategies to mitigate the estate tax and minimize transfer obligations. But even the best estate plan may not address succession concerns.
Without a formal plan, it’s a battle to keep the farm.
If a family has not adequately planned for succession, the operation will likely go out of business, be absorbed into ever-larger farms or be converted to nonfarm uses. Using the five keys to planning success will create a succession road map.
How to make room at the table for multiple owners.
The Farm Journal Legacy Project continues its mission to help families protect their ability to continue farming.
Gathering documents is a critical phase in planning.
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