Food and Agricultural Law Blog

Estate planning attorney preparation includes understanding tools like inheritor’s trusts. If you expect an inheritance, you can use an inheritor’s trust to protect and manage your assets. This strategy helps you safeguard family wealth and maintain flexibility for your future. Purpose and Benefits An inheritor’s trust lets you receive, protect, and manage assets you expect to inherit. Instead of taking ... Read More The post What Is an Inheritor’s Trust? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Rincker Law, PLLC, is proud to share that Cari B. Rincker, Esq., Principal Attorney of Rincker Law, PLLC, will serve as Co-Moderator of the 32nd Annual ISBA Agricultural Law Seminar, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association Agricultural Law Section. The seminar will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Bloomington, Illinois. It ... Read More The post Cari B. Rincker, Esq. to Co-Moderate the 32nd Annual ISBA Agricultural Law Seminar in Bloomington appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

In this blog we share, “Filing for Divorce in Illinois When You Own a Business or Farm,” a topic many business owners and farm operators begin researching long before any paperwork is filed. Owning a business or farm adds complexity to divorce because income, assets, and long-term planning are often intertwined with daily operations. Decisions made before and during the ... Read More The post Filing for Divorce in Illinois When You Own a Business or Farm appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

In this blog we share, “What Happens to the Farm in an Illinois Divorce?”, one of the most common and stressful questions farm owners ask when divorce becomes a possibility. For many families, the farm is not just property. It is a livelihood, a long-term investment, and often a multi-generational legacy. Understanding how Illinois divorce law treats farm assets can ... Read More The post What Happens to the Farm in an Illinois Divorce? appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Estate planning attorney preparation is the key to a smooth and productive first meeting. When you organize your documents and clarify your wishes ahead of time, you make the process easier for yourself and your attorney. The steps below will help you get ready and feel confident. 1) Gather Basic Personal Information for Estate Planning Attorney Preparation First, compile the ... Read More The post 8 Tips for Your Estate Planning Attorney Preparation appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.