A provision in the state's new budget that nixes estate (death) taxes could help farmers more easily pass their land and other assets to family members without assuming a financial burden.

GRAND LAKE AREA - Farmers across the state are applauding the repeal of the estate tax in Ohio's new, two-year budget plan. Gov. John Kasich on Thursday signed the $55.8 billion budget that abolishes estate taxes for all reside . . .