2022 Winter Farminar Series: Estate and Succession Planning

What is estate planning? What is the purpose of the probate court? Do you need a trust? What about Medicaid? What can you do with your farmland so your kids and grandkids can enjoy it after you’re gone? Estate planning is a broad field touching on many topics. Whether you’re wondering about asset management, business succession, dealing with “problem” and “favorite” heirs – and anything in between – these questions can impact an estate plan. In this farminar, learn the basics of estate and succession planning, along with the tools and terminology, and take home some personal to-do’s.

Beverly K. Jones, of Jones Law Office, is a solo attorney based in Tarkio, Missouri, who is licensed in both Missouri and Iowa. She received her Juris Doctor and bachelor’s degree in music education from Drake University, and a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from Northwest Missouri State University. Beverly also manages her family’s century farm, which produces row crops and grass-fed beef, and with her husband, chef Paul Seaman, provides innovative foods to customers in northwest Missouri, southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska.

Farminars are webinars that are free and produced to help farmers learn about business and production issues that matter to them from the convenience of their homes. Learn more about Practical Farmers of Iowa. View previous Farminars here.