Mark Balzarini, Attorney with Hellmuth & Johnson explains how a defective trust grantor can be helpful for farm estate planning purposes. He explains the benefits of selling appreciated assets to a successor beneficiary. He also advises farm families to work with a trusted attorney, farm CPA and farm manager when making estate planning decisions.
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- Available Educational Resources National Cotton Council educational materials available for download offer useful teaching aids/guides to help students learn more about one of the world's major agricultural commodities
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