Farm succession planning decides who will own, run, and inherit the farm, and how the move happens without breaking the operation. A good plan covers the land, the machinery, the farm business, and the family. It also covers what happens if someone dies, gets sick, or wants out. Midwest Ag Law helps Nebraska and Minnesota farm families build that plan for flat fees, mostly by phone and video.
| Topic | Nebraska | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Death tax | Inheritance tax paid by heirs, set by county court (Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-2001). See our guide and calculator. | Estate tax on larger estates (Minn. Stat. ch. 291). See our guide. |
| Transfer on death deed | Allowed for real estate (Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-3401 to 76-3424). For farmland, the deed can say who gets the growing crops; if it is silent, the crops go to the estate (76-3405). See our guide. | Allowed for real estate (Minn. Stat. 507.071). |
| How we work | Phone and video, with kitchen-table signings | Fully remote, with remote online notarization |
We plan, draft, and negotiate. We do not handle lawsuits, will or trust contests, or guardianships. If a family dispute goes to court, we help you find trial counsel. See what we don’t do.
When should we start? When someone in the next generation is farming, or plans to come back. Plans take time, and changes are easier while everyone can still decide together.
Does fair have to mean equal? No. Many families give land or the business to the child who farms and balance it for the others with other assets, life insurance, or a buyout over time. The right mix depends on your family.
Does a will keep the farm out of probate? No. A will still goes through probate. A funded trust, a transfer on death deed, or joint ownership can pass land without probate.
Can you help if we live in Minnesota? Yes. Kole is licensed in Minnesota, and the work is done remotely.
Book a 30-minute call or call (816) 692-4529. All work is flat fee.
