Business Succession Planning With Trusts

Effective succession planning trusts allow business owners to transfer ownership and control smoothly while minimizing tax exposure and protecting family wealth. Whether you operate a family business, professional practice, or multi-member LLC, establishing succession planning trusts early gives you the greatest flexibility and protection when transition time arrives. Howard East’s business attorneys help owners design […]

UCC Agricultural Lien: What Farmers and Lenders Need to Know

A UCC agricultural lien gives suppliers, landlords, and service providers a statutory right to payment from farm products — even ahead of other secured creditors in many cases. Understanding how a UCC agricultural lien works is essential for anyone involved in agricultural lending, farm supply sales, or land leasing arrangements. Howard East’s business attorneys help […]

Agriculture Bankruptcy: Marshalling of Assets

When multiple creditors compete for the same farm assets, agriculture bankruptcy marshalling becomes a critical legal doctrine. Agricultural bankruptcy cases present unique challenges — from seasonal cash flows and commodity price volatility to specialized rules under Chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code. Understanding agriculture bankruptcy marshalling principles can mean the difference between preserving your collateral […]

How Do You Perfect a Security Interest in Agriculture?

Understanding security interest agriculture law is essential for lenders, farmers, and agribusinesses that rely on farm products as collateral. Agricultural lending involves specialized UCC rules that differ significantly from standard commercial financing. Perfecting a security interest in farm products, crops, livestock, and agricultural equipment requires understanding both Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and […]