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Agriculture is the lifeblood
of Montana and represents the single largest industry in the
state. Church, Harris, Johnson & Williams, P.C. has been
representing farmers and ranchers for over 50 years. Our representation
of agricultural clients involves the interpretation and application
of federal and state laws which apply specifically to agriculture,
together with other general areas of law as they apply to the
unique issues faced by farmers and ranchers.
Our attorneys are skilled
in the sale and purchase of agricultural business and lands, water
rights, development rights, zoning and government farm programs.
Montana agricultural clients
often times use various operating structures to conduct business.
Our attorneys are highly trained in the formation and operation
of family farm limited liability companies, corporations and partnerships.
Agricultural law also encompasses
many unique commercial transactions. The Firm is able to apply
the Uniform Commercial Code to specifically represent farmers and
ranchers and their lenders answering questions related to financing
arrangements, secured transactions, collection actions and bankruptcy.
Many members of the Firm
include attorneys who also have master degrees in taxation. Those
attorneys specialize in tax issues relating to farmers and ranchers.
Federal and state income tax laws contain many provisions specially
created for the agricultural community. We bring those provisions
to light so that our clients can take full advantage of the related
tax savings. In addition, we are experts in estate planning and
helping the farm or ranch pass from one generation to the next
recommending the most tax efficient and practical techniques available.
Our attorneys are highly skilled at drafting and implementing estate
planning devices such as Family Limited Partnerships, Revocable
Living Trusts, Wills and Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts.
As you can see Agricultural
Law encompasses many diverse legal areas. Most of our attorneys
have chosen to live and work in Montana and are well versed with
its legal landscape.
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