INDIANA — Agricultural producers, landowners, and farm families looking to navigate the complexities of estate planning can attend a free educational webinar titled “2026 Estate Tax and Planning Update” on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Hosted as part of the Ag Tax Education series, the live virtual session will run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The presentation is designed to provide practical insights into basic estate planning strategies and the latest federal estate tax regulations.
Key Topics and Speakers
The session will feature expert insights from two leading university extension agricultural economists:
- JC Hobbs (Oklahoma State University)
- Dr. Adam Kantrovich (Clemson University)
Throughout the 90-minute presentation, Hobbs and Kantrovich will walk participants through the fundamental components of agricultural estate planning. Key discussion points will include:
- Exemption Thresholds: Current federal estate tax and gift tax exemption amounts.
- Marital Portability: Utilizing the Deceased Spouse Unused Exemption (DSUE) to lower potential tax liabilities for married couples.
- Gifting Strategies: Managing overall estate size through strategic gifting to reduce tax burdens upon death.
- Practical Tools: Practical examples illustrating effective estate planning structures and legal tools.
Event Registration and Accessibility
The webinar is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Participants can register online through the Ag Tax Education portal.
Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations to participate in the webinar are asked to contact Janet Wright at 352-379-4518 or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.
