NOTE! Many of the publications are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. You will need an Acrobat reader to view/print them. Follow this link to obtain the free reader and for instructions on configuring your browser. Article by Charles Curtiss This publication is by Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Professor of Economics, Iowa State University; Member of the Iowa Bar. Dr. Curtiss is well known for his expertise in the area of estate planning and is an extension agricultural economists. Federal Tax Loophole Can Help Farmers Nearing Retirement (c) 2003, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. State Bar of California This link is from The State Bar of California regarding the principles of Estate Planning. This link takes you directly to the section on estate planning. The general link is http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_home.jsp, then click on public services.