Back to Resources

February 2026

Succession planning for Missouri farms

Passing a farm to the next generation involves more than a will. It requires careful legal structure, tax planning, and honest conversation among family members.

Without a plan, farms can be split, sold, or damaged by family disputes. With a plan, they can be preserved and passed on intact.

The families that succeed start early, talk openly, and put the legal framework in place long before the transition.