Food and Agricultural Law Blog

The Hidden Gender Gap in Estate Planning and How Women Can Close It Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about protecting yourself, your family, and your future. But research shows that women are significantly less likely than men to have a formal estate plan in place, even though they often face greater financial risks over their lifetimes. This hidden gender ... Read More The post Closing the Estate Planning Gender Gap appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

How your real estate is titled affects far more than just whose name is on the deed. It plays a major role in your legal rights, how vulnerable your property is to creditors, and what happens to the property when you pass away. Many people assume their estate plan will “fix” any issues, but title problems can actually undo your ... Read More The post Why Proper Property Title Matters for Your Estate Plan appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Rincker Law, PLLC is pleased to announce that founder and principal attorney Cari B. Rincker will present at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Elder Law Short Course 2026. The two-day continuing legal education program will take place on November 5–6, 2026, at the UBS Tower and Conference Center in Chicago. Attorneys will also have the option to attend ... Read More The post Cari B. Rincker to Present on Farmland Planning at the IICLE Elder Law Short Course 2026 appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Trademark Protection for Farms, Food Businesses, and Agricultural Brands should be considered before a business invests heavily in packaging, signs, websites, merchandise, or advertising. A farm may spend years building recognition around a name or logo, only to discover that another business has earlier rights in a similar mark. Addressing trademark issues early can help reduce the risk of an ... Read More The post Trademark Protection for Farms, Food Businesses, and Agricultural Brands appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Choosing the Right Business Structure for a Farm or Family-Owned Business is an important decision that may need to be revisited as the operation grows, changes ownership, or prepares for the next generation. The structure selected can affect limited liability protection, taxation, management authority, financing, succession planning, and what happens when an owner dies, becomes disabled, divorces, retires, or leaves ... Read More The post Choosing the Right Business Structure for a Farm or Family-Owned Business appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.