Tax Planning Considerations for Marcellus Shale Interests

Mette, Evans & Woodside attorney Mark Hipp recently did a special presentation for CPAs and their clients who have Marcellus Shale interests. Attorney Hipp's presentation provided vital legal information to assist in tax planning including:

• Identifying interests in land and appraisal of rights
• Estate tax and developments related to natural gas extraction
• Surface and subsurface rights agreements
• Collateral liability planning
• Advantages of creating entities for transfer of rights
• Multi-generational planning considerations