Ask Kym: How Can I Legally Protect My Wishes if I am Hospitalized and My Family Cannot Visit due to COVID-19?

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I have already heard of several cases from family, friends, and colleagues about family members (even spouses and children) being restricted from seeing patients affected by illness and COVID-19.  This is extremely sad because loved ones in comas or other dire circumstances are unable to be comforted by their family and friends.  They are also unable to communicate their wishes …

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Add Farm Estate Planning on Your Farm’s “To Do” List

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I was recently interviewed by Illinois Farmer on farm estate planning, which remains a hot topic in agriculture.  I’m passionate about getting estate and succession planning on your “to do” list and to treat it like any other deadline in your life.  Read the full article here.

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6 Considerations for Passing Down a Family Business

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You have spent years building your small business, but have you taken time to consider what will happen to it when you retire, become disabled, or pass away? Although it is often hard to fathom an event that may not occur for many years, it is important to put plans in place in advance. The failure to do so could …

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NALC Fact Sheet: Farm Succession and Estate Planning Concerns in a Divorce

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Oftentimes folks who are getting a divorce, do not think about estate planning concerns but this is an especially important issue for multi-generational farm and ranch families,  Read my fact sheet with the National Agriculture Law Center on this very topic here.  All of the family law issues in agriculture Fact Sheets can be found here.

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Ask Cari: What are Some Considerations for Farm or Ranch Divorces?

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Since practicing family law in Central Illinois, I have had a lot of farm divorces.  Hear me discuss three considerations for farm and ranch families going through a divorce here.

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Family Law Issues with Agriculture: Estate and Succession Planning

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It is uncommon for agriculture producers and business owners to consider estate planning and succession planning for their agriculture operation in the midst of a divorce; however, divorcing farm families should consider this while negotiating the division of marital assets. These assets may include the farm or ranch business and its assets. After all, divorce is one of the Big …

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Ask Cari: What Should I Do About My Digital Assets In The Event Of My Death?

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If you are interested in asking Cari a question to be promoted on her YouTube channel or on her podcast, Ag Law Today, please email Cari Rincker at cari@rinckerlaw.com with Ask Cari in the subject line.  Your identity will remain anonymous.  Cari’s answers are for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

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Episode 15: Farm Estate Planning with Pat Dillon

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I feel blessed to talk about any ag law topics with Pat Dillon, much less such an important topic as farm estate planning.  He is oh-so-practical.  You can listen to our conversation here. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or YouTube so you don’t miss a beat… #kthanksbye

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Ask Cari: What Should I Do Immediately After A Loved One Dies?

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If you are interested in asking Cari a question to be promoted on her YouTube channel or on her podcast, Ag Law Today, please email Cari Rincker at cari@rinckerlaw.com with Ask Cari in the subject line.  Your identity will remain anonymous.  Cari’s answers are for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

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Cari Rincker Talks Farm Estate and Succession Planning

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Hear Cari Rincker talk farm estate and succession planning on this episode of the Ag News Daily podcast.  It’s such an important topic for the production agriculture community.

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Cari’s Checklist on What to Do if a Loved One Dies

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Besides contacting Rincker Law or your probate attorney, there are a few things to keep in mind when a loved one passes.  I posted my checklist on JD Supra here.

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Estate Planning and the Millennial Mindset

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I was quoted in this publication by the Illinois Soybean Association on estate planning and the millennial mindset.  Check it out and let me know if you agree!

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