More than a few of my clients have been approached by various companies about leasing their farmland for solar development. The companies are offering four to six times the amount per acre as an owner could receive leasing the land for farming. When the com Continue reading
By Sharon A. Burgess
How title is held to real estate requires a review of the actual deed of conveyance to you. The legal terms used on a deed: “Tenants in Common”, “Joint Tenants”, “Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship” and “Tenants by the Entireties” determine the inter Continue reading
by Sharon A. Burgess
Many of us have heard mention of a “Ladybird Deed” and are not sure what exactly this is. The concept of a Ladybird Deed is that ownership of the property is not transferred until the death of the last of the grantors. Wi Continue reading
By: Danelle E. Harrington
A Farmland Development Rights Agreement (known as “PA116”) is a temporary restriction on the land, where the landowner voluntarily agrees to preserve their land for agricultural use in exch Continue reading
By: Danelle E. Harrington
Wind energy continues to be a controversial topic. This article focuses on providing landowners who are approached by wind developers with information about wind energy so they Continue reading
Over 5 years ago a law passed granting a 100% property tax exemption for qualified disabled veterans. Most disabled veterans are unaware of the property tax exemption including whether it applies to them or how to qualify for the exemption.
The more Personal Representatives, Beneficiaries, and other interested parties educate themselves about how an estate is administered, the easier it will be to avoid mistakes and costly probate proceedings. The larger the estate and the more beneficiaries the more complicated the proc Continue reading
As the laws continue to change with respect to Medicaid, Veteran’s Benefits, and long term care, it is important to consult with an attorney who practices in Elder Law. This area of practice includes not only the preparation of the traditional estate planning documents, but all Continue reading
Christopher J. Radke specializes in real estate, estate planning, and business law. Prior to joining Smith Bovill, Radke was a partne Continue reading
By Sharon A. Burgess
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