by David Edwards | May 29, 2014 | EP-FamilyFarmsPage, Family Farm
When you pass away, what will happen to your farmland? Maybe it’s land that has been in your family for generations. For many families, saving the family farm is important. Without a specific estate plan in place, the land is at risk. You may even know families like... 
by David Edwards | Mar 12, 2012 | Elder Care Advising, EP-FamilyFarmsPage, Family Farm
Grandad left his property to Dad. Then when Dad passed away he left it to his two daughters and one son. The three kids owned it jointly after he died. Everything seemed fair and good. They never saw a need to divide the property. Well, the son was in his 50’s... 
by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2012 | EP-FamilyFarmsPage, Family Farm
A few years back, Michelle and I took Bailey to her Kindergarten preview night. They say kids grow up fast, and it’s true. All too quickly they head out into the big world with lots of advice from mom and dad. I hope she’ll remember our advice and follow... by David Edwards | Jun 1, 2010 | Family Farm
[originally appeared in the Prairie Farmer magazine – reprinted with author’s permission] “We worked hard to pay for and build up the farm to what it’s worth today. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our son (or daughter). As we do our estate... by David Edwards | Mar 11, 2010 | Family Farm
Effectively planning to protect the family farm requires us to consider at least two types of planning. And the two types involve two different definitions of “save.” 1. Does it mean to transfer the farm and protect it from nursing home costs, estate...