Farm Succession

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Farm Succession Planning: Simple Steps

April 8, 2022
This Center for Agricultural Profitability article includes simple steps that can be taken now to get moving on putting together your estate or succession plan.

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Nebraska Inheritance Tax Update

March 8, 2022
Dave Aiken, UNL Extension water law and agricultural law specialist, discusses how LB310 will reduce most inheritance taxes beginning in 2023.

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UNL to Host Virtual Landlord/tenant Cash Rent Workshops

February 17, 2022
The workshops will cover 2022 cash rental rates, land values, leasing strategies, landlord-tenant communication, farm and ranch succession planning and an overview of farm programs for landowners.

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Family Goals and Difficult Times

February 9, 2022
Extension Educator Allan Vyhnalek shares his recommendations for farm families navigating difficult situations brought on by unexpected events like death, serious illness or status changes for business partners.

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Ag Estate Planning Workshop Set for Wayne, Seward

February 9, 2022
Extension Educator Allan Vyhnalek will offer tools and strategies to effectively plan, start and complete estate plans, and offer insights on common mistakes during the process.

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Extension to Offer Succession Planning Workshop in Scottsbluff

January 4, 2022
The workshop will offer background on good communications that are essential for families that are transitioning, as well as review common transition process mistakes and important considerations and tools for creating an agricultural estate plan.

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Returning to the Farm Workshop Set for Dec. 10, 11

October 14, 2021
The workshop will assist families and operations in developing financial plans and successful working arrangements to meet their unique needs by identifying estate planning issues and developing transition plans, setting goals and improving the communication process.  

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USDA Announces Program to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership, Succession Issues

August 10, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $67 million in competitive loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP), which aims to help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues.

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