• CPAs
    The Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants offers a useful search for a CPA based on expertise and geographic location. SILT cannot recommend a particular CPA.
  • Attorneys
    Iowa State Bar Association’s “Find-a-Lawyer” service allows you to choose from geographic location and expertise. Some considerations for choosing an attorney may include expertise in estate planning, nonprofit donations, and real estate law. SILT cannot recommend a particular attorney.
  • Mediators
    • Iowa Mediation Services
      Iowa Mediation Service was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization dedicated to solutions for farmers, families, and anyone who may find themselves in need of a dispute resolution expert. Mediation provides a low-cost, low-risk solution to resolving financial, property, or personal conflicts.
    • International Farm Transition Coordinators
      Trained to assist families in having discussions about their visions and goals for family land. From their website: A comprehensive inclusive network of organizations and individuals working to advance programs and offer services to support the sustainable transfer of farm businesses worldwide to the next generation of operators.
  • Appraisers
    Appraisers can be booked for months in advance, so start looking early. Be sure to ask any appraiser if he or she is qualified to appraise conservation easements. Once you have settled on a property appraiser, please contact us if you’d like us to talk to him. SILT cannot recommend any particular appraiser.American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Find a Land Expert search.
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