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Voskuhl: Estate Planning Must Be A Priority
Voskuhl: Estate Planning Must Be A Priority
Voskuhl: Estate Planning Must Be A Priority
More than 50% of Americans think having an estate planning is at least somewhat important, but only 33% have a will or living trust.  According to AARP’s Sen Voskuhl, estate planning is even more important for farmers as it decides the future of the farm.  Without a goo...
Open, Honest Communication Vital During Succession Planning
Open, Honest Communication Vital During Succession Planning
Open, Honest Communication Vital During Succession Planning
It’s an uncomfortable conversation that doesn’t take place in the farming community nearly enough.  Succession planning.   Joel Packham with the University of Idaho said farmers don’t like to talk about what may happen to the operation after they pass.  But he noted a lack of open an...
Voskuhl: Don’t Put Off Estate Planning
Voskuhl: Don’t Put Off Estate Planning
Voskuhl: Don’t Put Off Estate Planning
Each year that slips by without creating an estate plan increases the risk that all you worked for will end up with someone other than you want. AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said keeping the family farm in the family is hard enough, but becomes even more challenging if you don’t plan for its future. He noted ...
AARP: Start Tax Season With Estate Planning
AARP: Start Tax Season With Estate Planning
AARP: Start Tax Season With Estate Planning
Tax season brings an especially important reminder to the farm: preparing for the future through estate planning.  Sean Voskuhl said as farmers prepare taxes, it’s a good time to start a conversation about the future.   “Tax season is a good time, because you’re already compiling assets, making important business decisions, and preparing for the year on the farm. 57% of U.S. adults don’t h... Read
AARP: Start Estate Planning Now
AARP: Start Estate Planning Now
AARP: Start Estate Planning Now
Statistics show more than 60% of Americans don’t have a will, which the AARP points out jeopardizes the future of their estate.  Each year that slips by without a will or estate plan increases the risk of the farm or ranch, and its assets, ending up in the hands of someone other than your family.  The AARP’...
Estate Planning Critical For Farm Country
Estate Planning Critical For Farm Country
Estate Planning Critical For Farm Country
According to AARP, 64% of Americans say they have “not got around” to making a will, leaving any key estate decision out of your family’s hands.  Not getting around to estate planning can leave your family in a mess if they engage in a long, drawn-out fight over the family farm and assets.  The AARP’s Sean Vosk...
Tips For Effective Estate Planning
Tips For Effective Estate Planning
Tips For Effective Estate Planning
Estate Planning is a tough subject.  But having a good succession plan is essential to ensure your operation can continue past your lifetime.  Attorney Pam Olsen encourages ranchers to make a succession plan a top priority if they don’t already have one.   “I thi...
CLA Agribusiness Tip: Estate Planning
CLA Agribusiness Tip: Estate Planning
CLA Agribusiness Tip: Estate Planning
When planning for the future, there are a few key questions you must answer before you can start Estate Planning:     If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com   ...
CLA Agribusiness Tip: Estate Planning
CLA Agribusiness Tip: Estate Planning
CLA Agribusiness Tip: Estate Planning
What changes have occurred that will impact your Estate Planning? CLA's Ryan McDonald has the answer.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

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