For Midwest farmers, navigating farm succession is vital for preserving your legacy and ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step checklist to tackle everything from family conversations and asset inventory to legal structures and retirement planning. Secure your farm's future today.

How to Set Up a Farm Trust in Nebraska (2025).

A clear, farm-friendly guide to how TOD deeds really work in Nebraska—what they can do (avoid probate for a parcel) and what they don’t do (avoid inheritance tax).

Nebraska Form 521 (Real Estate Transfer Statement) made simple: when it’s required, how to complete it, how Documentary Stamp Tax works, the 3x8.5" top-margin rule, and a step-by-step checklist to avoid deed-recording rejections in any county.

1031 exchange for Nebraska & Minnesota farmland made simple: how the 45-day identification and 180-day closing deadlines work, the 3/200%/95% rules, what a Qualified Intermediary does, and common ag pitfalls (boot, entity mismatches, related parties)—plus a step-by-step timeline and checklist.

Nebraska easements made simple: when you need a recorded access easement, how the 10-year prescriptive easement rule works for field roads and pivot corners, and the exact terms to include (width, gates, maintenance, relocation) so lenders, buyers, and neighbors stay on the same page.

Nebraska deeds explained in clear terms: what separates warranty, special warranty, and quitclaim deeds, when each makes sense, how after-acquired title works, and the exact Form 521 / recording steps to avoid rejections.

Nebraska is one of the few states with an inheritance tax. This 2025 guide covers who pays, current rates and exemptions, deadlines, and how county courts handle filings—with clear farm-focused examples (trusts, TOD deeds, joint ownership) so rural families can plan and avoid surprises.

Farm & ranch succession planning made simple: how Nebraska–Minnesota families can keep the land in the family with a Trust + Operating LLC + Buy-Sell plan, treat farming and non-farming heirs fair (not always equal), and prepare for taxes (step-up in basis, §2032A, §6166)—plus a closing-ready checklist to avoid forced sales.

Information to help clarify what agricultural law is and why it is important.

Tapping Into Nebraska Water Laws: Explore key water rights, usage priorities, and conservation efforts shaping Nebraska’s water resources.

Avoiding Midwest probate can protect family assets, reduce delays, and ensure a smooth generational transition of farms and ranches.

Updated July 7, 2025 Leasing farmland is a significant decision involving careful planning and understanding various factors. Whether...

Nebraska’s intestacy laws dictate asset distribution without a will. Learn who inherits and why planning is key to preserving your legacy.

Choosing between wills and trusts is key for Midwest farms and ranches. Discover which estate planning tool best secures your legacy.

Secure your farm's legacy. Estate planning protects Nebraska farms from taxes, disputes, and more. Midwest Ag Law can help.

Introduction to Midwest Ag Law

Prepare your business for a seamless transition. Take these steps to ensure your legacy continues across generations with careful planning.