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Descent of Homestead and Why It Matters to You

A homestead is more than just a home. Homes are places where families have made memories over the years, a source of pride for the owners, and one of the largest financial investments a person will have. Understanding how a homestead will transfer up… Read More
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Do You Own Rental Propert…

Do You Own Rental Property? How Proactive, Comprehensive Estate Planning Can Help

A comprehensive estate plan should address all of your assets. For most people, an estate plan must include three common categories: (1) your home; (2) financial accounts, like your checking and savings account; and (3) personal property. Other types… Read More
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The What, Who, Why, When, and How? of Easements

Many of us have heard of the term “easement”, and we may even have use of a neighboring property for one reason or another, but the concept of easements and how an easement is created can be confusing. Outlined below are the basics you should kno… Read More
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Categories: Real Estate
Deferring Taxes with a 10…

Deferring Taxes with a 1031 Exchange

A 1031 exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange. is a swap of a property held for “productive use or investment” for property of a like-kind. Property is of like-kind if it is the same type of investment. For example, farm land is oft… Read More
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Categories: Farm, Real Estate

What is Title Insurance?

To understand title insurance, it helps to know what is meant by “title”. Title is simply the evidence that the owner of real estate is in fact in lawful possession of the property. Title insurance is protection against property loss or d… Read More
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Categories: Farm, Real Estate