This event will be held in conjunction with the Texas A&M University Annual Beef Cattle Short Course, slated for Aug. 7-9.

"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, potential estate executors, and those who want to make estate settlement less burdensome for their loved ones."

The seminar will run from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 9, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 10.

The first day's agenda will cover basic devices such as wills, living trusts, estate tax deferral, and gifts.

The second day's agenda will focus on estate taxes, how to keep the ranch running well, corporations and partnerships, special use land valuation, and life insurance in estate planning.

Registration costs $100 per person. The fee covers all materials, refreshments and lunch on Aug. 10.

For more information or to register, contact Sharon Wehring at 979-845-2226 or by e-mail at s-wehring@tamu.edu .