Generational Transition Program

Free legal and financial clinics are being offered for farmers and ranchers in March. The clinics are one-on-one meetings with an Ag Law Attorney and an Ag Financial counselor.

These are not group sessions, and they are confidential.  The attorney and financial advisor specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial and business planning, transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, debt structure and cash flow, agricultural disaster programs, and other relevant matters.  Read more...

Free legal and financial clinics are being offered for farmers and ranchers. The clinics are one-on-one meetings with an Ag Law Attorney and an Ag Financial counselor.

These are not group sessions and are confidential.  The attorney and financial advisor specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial and business planning, transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, debt structure and cash flow, agricultural disaster programs, and other relevant matters.

The Nebraska Rural Response Hotline will be hosting clinics in January.  These are free legal and financial clinics for farmers and ranchers (including estate and transition planning).

Dates and locations are:

January 15th at North Platte

January 22nd at Norfolk

January 23rd at Valentine

Call the Rural Response Hotline to sign up for a private, confidential session at 1.800.464.0258.

Free legal and financial clinics are being offered for farmers and ranchers. The clinics are one-on-one meetings with an Ag Law Attorney and an Ag Financial counselor. These are not group sessions, and the clinics are confidential.

Here is an opportunity to obtain an independent, outside perspective on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch.  Bring your questions!         

To sign up for a clinic or for more information, call the Rural Response Hotline at 1-800-464-0258.

The FREE farm and ranch clinics will be in these locations:

     Norfolk - Friday, December 6, 2019

     North Platte - Thursday, December 12, 2019

     Fairbury - Thursday, December 12, 2019

     Norfolk - Wednesday, December 18, 2019

     Valentine - Thursday, December 19, 2019

Free Legal & Financial Clinics in November

Free legal and financial clinics are being offered for farmers and ranchers. The clinics are one-on-one meetings with an Ag Law Attorney and an Ag Financial counselor.

These are not group sessions, and they are confidential.  The attorney and financial advisor specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial and business planning, transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, debt structure and cash flow, agricultural disaster programs, and other relevant matters.

Are Your Legal Documents as Dated as a 1970’s Polyester Jumpsuit?

As kids, we used to look at our parents’ high school pictures and poke fun at the funny hair and heavy polyester bell bottoms, in the lovely harvest-gold color.  “How outdated!” we giggled smugly (looking cool in our 1990’s fabric hair scrunchies and tapered legged, stone washed jeans).

Just as clothing and hair styles trend out, is it time your legal documents looked in the mirror?  Is it time for a modern-day makeover?

When is it time to alter an estate plan that has already been created? 

This workbook, developed for the "Farm/Ranch Transition When You Aren't in Control" workshops, has a written script for families wishing to communicate about the transition, tips on how to communicate effectively, and information on legal and financial considerations.  Developed by Nebraska Extension.

Producer Panel & Attorney Will Share at Generational Transition Workshop

     Time is a scare commodity- especially for farmers and ranchers.  Are you too busy to finish your estate and transition plan?  What happens if your family’s farming or ranching operation is unable to transfer to the next generation? 

     Now is the time to start your transition!  A meeting will be held to help families navigate the common landmines including legal, financial, and communication issues on Thursday, November 21^st at Hartington, Nebraska.

     Several respected Nebraska farmers and ranchers have agreed to share their experiences with generational transition. Learn from this panel of producers, who have experienced transitions, each in their own way.  The panel will discuss what worked and what did not work for their operations and families. 

Is “Equal” the Same as “Fair”?

“The most unfair thing you can do to your children is to treat them all equally,” stated a farm/ranch transition expert.

The story of “the Little Red Hen” cames to my mind.  The hen and her chick plant the seed, tend, harvest, grind, and bake the wheat into bread.  Although the poultry clan ask other farm yard animals for help, the other animals refuse to participate.  After smelling the hot crusty loaf, the other farm animals want to eat the bread they did not contribute to.  Was it fair if the Little Red Hen chose to only share the bread with her chick?  Was it fair?  Was it equal?

FREE LEGAL & FINANCIAL CLINICS IN OCTOBER

Free legal and financial clinics are being offered for farmers and ranchers in October. The clinics are one-on-one meetings with an Ag Law Attorney and an Ag Financial counselor. 

These are not group sessions, and they are confidential.  The attorney and financial advisor specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial and business planning, transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, debt structure and cash flow, agricultural disaster programs, and other relevant matters.     

To sign up for a clinic or for more information, call the Rural Response Hotline at 1-800-464-0258.  Read more...