The hit TV show “Yellowstone” has achieved popularity with agricultural and non-agricultural audiences alike. Along with dramatized glimpses of ranching life, it also provides nuggets of truth with real world application. In a recent episode, while facilitating the sale of a family farm where one sibling couldn’t afford to buy the other out to retain […]
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Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Rules of Engagement: Farming Operation or Not?
Relief for Farmers Prior to 1986, a debtor intending to reorganize debts had two options for filing for bankruptcy: Chapter 11 or Chapter 13. Unfortunately, neither option was particularly well suited for family farmers. Chapter 11 provided a complicated and expensive route to relief, while Chapter 13 lent itself to reorganizing debt loads much lower […]
Looking to 2022: Can You Weather the Financial Storm?
Few things capture the attention of agricultural producers like the weather. Farmers and ranchers often check the forecast multiple times a day in an attempt to stay ahead of any chances of inclement conditions. Wind, precipitation, and extreme temperatures can have significant effects on the health of animals and crops alike, so it is important […]
Chapter 12 Bankruptcy: Is it right for me?
The decision to file bankruptcy is not one that is made lightly. By the time the petition is filed, there have likely been many difficult conversations and strategy sessions to make sure that the entity or individual is making the best move for the future. An essential part of that strategy involves considering the goals […]
Terminating the Technicality: Venue Reform, Why It’s Important, and What You Can Do About It
Bankruptcy is a legislative creation aimed at giving debtors the opportunity for a fresh start while still recognizing the rights of their creditors to be paid. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy allows an entity experiencing financial distress, typically a corporation or partnership, to seek relief through reorganization, while retaining their business in hopes of generating revenue to […]