Folks plan for future, estate seminar

SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTHI) - A seminar was held in Sullivan County for estate and family business transfer planning.

The program focused on helping individuals, farmers, land owners and family businesses understand estate planning needs.

Folks in attendance learned how to arrange their estates and wills to keep any business or property out of probate upon their death.

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"There are long-term care planning opportunities available," said Attorney Jeff Hawkins. "They need to be thinking about it early and share their concerns with their families so that they are well prepared in case disability comes."

The emphasis in the presentation was on understanding how to minimize the tax impact, while still following the law.