Leaving unequal distributions of your estate can lead to probate fights, or family feuds of other sorts. If you don't want to leave equal amounts to your heirs, know that expert sources all agree that you have the right to do whatever they want to do with your estate. If you want to leave unequal distributions, that is your business. However, they also agree that leaving unequal distributions can lead to more legal challenges to your estate's distribution as well as to more anguish and conflict between your heirs. Why would you ever want to divide your estate unequally and how can you avoid probate squabbles and family fights over your inheritance?

Investors have been pouring money into farmland – especially Midwest USA land for the past few years. So much so,that the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reported that fourth quarter 2010 prices for farmland surged 20%. Once again, readers, we have missed the boat on the next 'hot' alternative investment.

Today, land prices are high and returns are much lower that the double digit returns afforded investors who started buying at least five years ago. However, investing in farmland or food related investments may still be an option for you to consider (remember I am not an investment or financial professional – get competent advice before acting on anything you read on this site!).

People investing in farmland are not all becoming farmers, as you can imagine. Instead, institutional or accredited private investors are putting money into private funds which are buying up land, renting it to farmers and getting income from the rent, the crops and the land appreciation. In addition many of the funds manage the farmland to also supply alternative energy sources, such as bio fuel or wind.