Farm/Ranch
Ranch Estate Planning Seminar set for Aug. 3-4
By Tim W. McAlavy, Texas A&M
Jun 18, 2005

COLLEGE STATION – Ranchers can learn how to reduce their taxes and make effective estate planning decisions by attending an Aug. 3-4 ranch estate planning seminar.

This event will be held in conjunction with the Texas A&M University Annual Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 1-3.

"Our goal is to help families make wise estate planning decisions by providing a wealth of information on tax- and estate-planning matters," said Dr. Wayne Hayenga, Texas Cooperative Extension economist and attorney. "This information should be useful for married couples, spouses, potential estate executors, and those who want to make estate settlement less burdensome for their loved ones."

The seminar will run 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Aug. 3, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 4.

The agenda will include basic estate planning devices such as wills, living trusts, estate tax deferral, gifts and property titles, and fairness to beneficiaries. In addition to estate planning, Hayenga will discuss tax savings possibilities from corporations, partnerships and trusts when family members are involved in the business.

Registration costs $100 per person. The fee covers printed materials, refreshments and lunch both days. For more information or to register, contact Sharon Wehring at (979) 845-2226 or by e-mail at s-wehring@tamu.edu .