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Have questions? We’ve got answers—our virtual estate planning process is secure, personalized, and designed to be simple, even if you’re not tech-savvy. From wills and trusts to business services and multi-state support, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
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Yes — and here’s why it matters.
“Farm succession planning is … about more than just legal paperwork — it’s about family communication, financial structures, and long-term visionary aspects to span generations.”
— Farm Progress
Succession planning isn’t just a legal step — it’s a documented process that helps protect your farm, align family expectations, and ensure the operation continues according to your goals.
Without a formal plan:
Leadership and asset transfer can become chaotic
Family disagreements can arise
Financial and legal problems may occur
Cost varies based on complexity, but here’s a practical range and breakdown.
“A simple estate plan may cost $2,000 and up. Complex planning with multiple legal instruments, tax planning, land appraisals and surveys can be more.”
— Land for Good Farm Succession Planning Workbook
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all cost. Farm succession pricing depends on:
Family size
Legal tools used (wills, trusts, LLCs, buy-sell agreements)
Tax and financial planning needs
Use of advisors (attorney, accountant, financial planner)
As mentioned before - this isn't a one-size-fits-all situation. However, the general process can look like this:
Define your goals: What do owners want to happen?
Have family conversations: Who wants to take over?
Build your professional team: Attorney, CPA, advisor
Choose legal and financial tools: Trusts, succession agreements
Document & finalize: Review and sign legal documents
You don’t need all the answers to begin — just a first step.
Experts agree: the first step is clarity. Before legal documents, you need:
A clear vision for the farm’s future
Conversations with family members
Alignment on goals and succession preferences
Farm succession is a communication and planning journey.
Additional points many guides emphasize:
Early, honest communication is vital
Involving successors sooner reduces conflict later
No worries! We use simple, secure tools and guide you through every step. If you can join a Zoom call or open an email, you’re all set!
Absolutely! Your estate plan can include trusts, powers of attorney, wills, living wills, and more—all tailored to your unique goals.
Yes—we offer registered agent services for business clients in South Dakota. This can be included as part of your business formation package or as a standalone service.
We create your plan based on the laws of your current state, and if you move, we’re here to help you update it. With licenses in five states, we offer seamless multi-state support.
Often, yes! Virtual planning reduces overhead costs, enabling us to provide competitive flat fees while maintaining the same high-quality legal services.
Start with a free, no-obligation virtual strategy meeting. We’ll discuss your goals, explore your options, and help you decide if we’re the right fit.
Usually within a few days. Book your free strategy meeting, and we’ll take it from there.
