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Four common mistakes in estate and succession planning

By PETER SCHARPE Minnesota Farm Guide
Aug 2, 2017
Aug 2, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. – It is not always an easy subject to discuss, but estate and farm succession planning is important for everyone to look at. Having the legal documents in place to ensure the ownership of one’s assets pass to the next generation as desired can decide if a family farm stays in the family or not.

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