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Attorney Sarah E. Straub Earns Certified Farm Transition Coordinator Credential
Feb 6, 2025
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Attorney Sarah E. Straub of Hazen Law Group LLC has become a Certified Farm Transition Coordinator through the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN). This certification, which requires 20 hours of training followed by an examination, underscores Straub’s commitment to the agricultural community in Pennsylvania and beyond.
The IFTN, founded in 1990 in response to the farm crisis, plays a crucial role in supporting farm families during the complex process of business succession planning. This organization emphasizes the strategic transfer of farm ownership, management, and assets, ensuring the continuity of the family business under new leadership. Given the familial nature of many farm operations, challenges such as communication, management, and financial planning are common, and the IFTN provides vital resources to address these issues.
Straub’s certification aligns with her professional focus on agricultural law, where she serves as a legal advocate for farmers and agricultural enterprises. Admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, Straub’s legal acumen is well-established.
Straub’s recent certification as a Farm Transition Coordinator enhances her ability to guide farm families through the intricacies of succession planning, a focus of her agricultural law practice which involves not only the transfer of assets but also decision-making responsibilities. The IFTN’s training further equips her with the skills necessary to facilitate comprehensive planning processes for farm businesses that helps clients reach both business and family goals in their transfers.
Her roots in Snyder County and her active engagement with the agricultural sector reflect a lifelong dedication to both legal advocacy and community service. Straub’s certification marks a significant step in her ongoing commitment to the agricultural community, offering tailored legal solutions for the unique challenges faced by farm families.
Hazen Law Group’s elder law and estate planning attorneys are widely regarded as leaders in planning for seniors, disabled individuals, and their families. Their expertise extends to farm transition and business planning, addressing the unique needs of agricultural and entrepreneurial clients. The attorneys take the time to listen carefully to concerns across all these areas and develop comprehensive solutions that address them. Whether it’s protecting assets for long-term care, ensuring smooth farm succession, or creating tailored special needs or tax-planning trusts, Hazen Law Group provides personalized guidance to meet diverse planning needs.
Hazen Law Group
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 202
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-4332
https://www.hazenlawgroup.com/
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