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February 20, 1998

Purdue professor to discuss estate planning

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A Purdue University professor will deliver a two-part estate planning workshop at the Tippecanoe County Extension office March 10 and 12. Both sessions will be from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Tippecanoe County office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service is at 3150 Sagamore Parkway South.

Gerald Harrison, Extension economist and professor of agricultural economics, said his seminar is for farm families, small business owners, landowners and professionals assisting with estate and business transferring.

The first part features an explanation of the new federal gift, estate and income tax law, which may help farms and other closely held family businesses avoid the estate tax. The second part discusses special features, considerations and tools for transfer of a family business. Topics include living trusts, wills, health care directives, charitable gifts and conservation easements.

Preregistration is required by March 6 along with a $15 fee per individual and $5 per spouse. Registration forms are available at the Tippecanoe County Extension office.

CONTACT: Harrison, (765) 494-4216; e-mail, harrison@agecon.purude.edu.

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu

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