Farm Transfer
Heirs' Property
Heirs’ property has important implications for how owners can use their land.
Wills
Learn how to use a will as part of a successful farm transfer plan.
Trusts
Trusts can provide a smooth transfer from one generation to the next.
Contract for Deed
Explore the risks and benefits of a private installment sale.
Gifting
Strategic gifting can lower taxes and help new farmers access farmland.
LLC
LLC-based farm transfers can be gradual, highly customized, and flexible.
Transfer Comparison
Compare lease-to-own, LLCs, contracts for deed, and traditional sale.
Healthcare Planning
Protect farm legacies by planning for the cost of long-term care.
Sales
Evaluate a new farm purchase and find money to pay for land.
Lease to Own
Leasing-to-own offers a test period and fewer up-front costs.
The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems is an initiative of Vermont Law School, and this toolkit provides general legal information for educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute, and should not be relied upon, for legal advice. Each farmer’s circumstances are unique, state laws vary, and the information contained herein is specific to the time of publication. Accordingly, for legal advice, please consult an attorney licensed in your state.