62: Why Every Rancher Needs an Estate Plan with Paige Harding

01/05/2025 15 min Episodio 62

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In this episode of the Cattle USA podcast, Lauren Moylan and Paige Harding discuss the critical importance of estate planning, particularly for rural families involved in agriculture. They explore the risks of not having a plan, debunk myths surrounding estate planning, and emphasize the need for control over one's assets. The conversation highlights the overwhelming nature of starting the estate planning process and offers practical advice on how to take the first steps. Ultimately, the episode serves as a guide for listeners to understand the significance of estate planning at all stages of life.Links⁠Watch on Youtube!!⁠⁠⁠⁠Paige's Website⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Kennedy Berkley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CattleUSA Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠CattleUSA Media⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Next Generation Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, select the three dots next to the following button, and click the star that says “Rate show”)TakeawaysEstate planning protects loved ones and operations.Failing to plan can lead to forced sales of assets.Estate planning is essential for all age groups.Control over assets is the primary goal of estate planning.Starting the process can feel overwhelming but is necessary.It's important to organize financial information before planning.Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or elderly.Planning should be done as if something could happen tomorrow.Knowledge and guidance are crucial in the estate planning process.Taking the first step is vital, no matter how uncomfortable.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Estate Planning02:18 Importance of Estate Planning for Rural Families03:40 Risks of Not Having an Estate Plan05:02 Myths About Estate Planning06:51 Overcoming the Overwhelm of Estate Planning10:26 Taking Control of Your Estate Plan11:51 Final Thoughts on Estate Planningestate planning, rural families, agriculture, probate, land transfer, financial planning, estate myths, estate control, family legacy

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