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	Estate planning tips If you are among the two out of three farmers who hasn't done any serious planning, your estate will probably be taxed significantly more than necessary. Most others pay no estate taxes at all, while the majority of farm families do. Estate planning cuts across the fields of legal, financial and insurance planning, and calls for an understanding of farm and family business issues. Bringing the next generation into the family business is also a part of estate planning. Some areas to consider: Planning for untimely death and disability, including a contingency plan for your business. For example, will your spouse run the farm? Working out a plan with an estate planning team — accountant, lawyer, consultant and insurance underwriter Wills, estates, trusts Gifting Special farm use valuation Questions to ask about retirement planning: Do you know how much income Social Security will provide? Are you familiar with various options in tax-deferred retirement plans (IRAs, Keoghs, SEPs)? Are you aware of the financial options your life insurance may provide at maturity? Have you considered the tax effects of leasing or selling real estate after retirement? Contact us at info@fcssw.com for more information today! Estate planning Life Insurance Calculator Is Estate Planning Worthwhile? We're more than agricultural loans! Do you need a will? Who needs a consultant? Do you need an appraisal?			Tax and Business Alert Newsletter Credit Loan or lease? Equity Line of Credit Management Have you checked your title lately? Real "growth" for ag operations Phishing 9 Business Succession... SIMPLE-IRA A closer look Investment Tips Loan officer Building a business plan Business mgt. advice Who needs a consultant? Estate Planning Estate plan essential Do you need a will? Estate planning tips Is Estate Planning Worthwhile? Knowing your net worth... Appraisal Who needs an appraisal? Tax Records: What to keep... Year-end tax tips Alternative Minimum Tax Education tax credits Ask Ken Buy-Sell Agreement - Q and A Savings Plans Estate Planning - Q and A Newsletter The BottomLine Winter 08 Spring/Summer 08 Spring 07
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