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Joe Biden’s Tax Plan: What Has and Has Not Changed

February 18th, 2022
When a new president takes office, tax planners and financial planners sift through campaign promises as if they were tea leaves, trying to predict what laws will change and how to adjust their planning accordingly. President Joe Biden has been in of… Read More

Succession Planning for Family Farms

November 22nd, 2021
For farming families, the farm is a major asset and a source of income; a legacy from previous generations, and an inheritance for future ones. But many families fail to put in place adequate farm succession planning and asset protection, which can j… Read More

Can Family Farms Qualify for SBA COVID Disaster Loans?

August 14th, 2020
As of this writing, we are closing in on nearly 5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States. The virus has taken a toll not only on the health of its victims, but on the health of the economy, especially small businesses. Many of those sm… Read More

Family Farms Need Asset Protection

March 13th, 2017
Family-owned farms are more than just a business. They are a source of pride and connection as well as income. Unfortunately, in recent years it has been harder and harder for family farms to keep afloat. Many family farmers are so busy with the day-… Read More

What Is a Succession Plan?

November 4th, 2015
In life and in business, you must plan ahead for the unexpected. A succession plan outlines a clear path for what should happen to your company when you retire or step aside due to illness or a disability. Succession planning involves multiple compon… Read More

5 Life Insurance Setbacks and Mistakes That Ohio Farmers Should Know About

March 2nd, 2015
As an Ohio farmer who has weathered everything from employee challenges to crazy weather to wildly shifting market conditions, you understand the importance of hedging your bets and creating backup plans. In fact, one reason why you’re interested i… Read More

Disaster in the Field: How to Revise Your Ohio Estate Plans If Devastation Hits Your Farm

February 4th, 2015
Owning a farm carries fundamental risks. As any business owner will tell you, the name of the game is not necessarily eliminating risks altogether but rather developing contingencies to handle them as well as plans that are flexible enough to withsta… Read More

3 Powerful Strategies to Help Your Ohio Farm Hedge Against Setbacks

January 21st, 2015
A bad harvest, a disgruntled employee, a takeover bid from a larger agro business, a sudden illness, or dozens of other crises might be waiting to afflict your farm and throw your business into chaos. What can you do to prepare? Here are three time-t… Read More

Unexpected Setbacks That Can Undermine Your Ohio Farm Estate Planning

January 6th, 2015
Ohio farmers understand that they must plan for a variety of contingencies to protect crops, keep animals healthy and clean, and maintain business operations, day-to-day. Setbacks are just part of the game. A crop may fail for unexpected reasons, suc… Read More

More Thoughts to Ponder When Forming a Distribution Plan for Your Ohio Farm

December 15th, 2014
Estate Planning Attorney Ted Gudorf explains the fundamentals of forming a distribution plan for an Ohio farm at a filled-to-capacity farm planning seminar. First off, compile a list of debts and assets, personal and business, that could be relevant… Read More
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