Many landowners have a strong connection to their land and want to ensure its protection for many generations. Conservation easements can prevent future residential and commercial development of one’s land, and reduce inheritance tax liability for one’s heirs. This 6-page fact sheet will describe conservation easements, what is involved in establishing one, some of the tax implications of such agreements, the government and non-government organizations that commonly participate in conservation easements, and important considerations for landowners before entering into such an agreement. Written by Chris Demers and Douglas R. Carter, and published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr149
Tag: Financial Planning
Money and Marriage: Saving for Future Use (FCS7014/HE158)
There are a lot of good reasons why you should save money. This 5-page fact sheet explains some of the benefits of saving and investing. Written by Nayda I. Torres, Vervil Mitchell, Josephine Turner, Lisa Leslie, and Michael S. Gutter, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he158
FCS7006/FY228 Coping with a Money Crunch: Values, Goals, and Standards
Revised! FCS-7006, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Josephine Turner, Katey Walker and Michael S. Gutter, helps people experiencing a finacial crisis decide on goals and set priorities. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY228
FCS7012/HE156 Money and Marriage: A Spending Plan
Revised! FCS-7012, a 5-page fact sheet by Josephine Turner, Nayda I. Torres, Vervil Mitchell, and Michael Gutter, encourages couples to establish a spending plan and provides five key questions to keep in mind. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE156