Attorney, Jennifer Denchak Wetzel, explains the basics of how title insurance protects land and real estate owners.
Agricultural Law
Jennifer Denchak Wetzel Selected For Ag Business Advisory Board
New Ag Business Development Center provides resources to farmers statewide.
How do I begin the process of business succession planning?
Succession planning rarely implements itself automatically, the first step should be contacting an attorney with succession planning experience.
PA Supreme Court Decision In Agricultural Case
PA Supreme Court rules that family farms do not have to comply with municipal ordinances that are stricter than state law.
The Use of Windfall Gain Agreements in Farm Transition Planning
The importance of farm transition planning has become increasingly understood and accepted by the agricultural community.
Untangling Joint Ownership of Real Estate
It is not uncommon in the farm community for real estate to be owned jointly by two or more owners. Many times, parents will transfer their real estate to more than one child as part of their estate and farm succession plan. Joint ownership of real estate often presents unique problems for the joint owners.
Will Your Whole Life Insurance Expire Before You Do?
Some farmers have purchased whole life insurance as an integral part of their estate/farm succession plan. Some of our clients, who have purchased whole life insurance as part of their farm succession plan, however, are discovering, unexpectedly, that their insurance may lapse before their deaths, whether automatically or due to unaffordable premium increases.
How Does a Like-Kind Exchange Work?
Most farmers and land owners have heard of a like-kind exchange, which goes by several other names, including a 1031 exchange or a tax-free exchange. The primary purpose of an exchange is to reduce the federal income taxes resulting from the sale of real estate.
When To Start The Farm Transition Planning Process
Attorney Jennifer Denchak Wetzel discusses when to start the farm transition planning process. Her general rule is that when the farm child reaches the age of 30, you should begin transitioning the non-real estate assets
How To Begin The Farm Transition Planning Process
The biggest hurdle with farm transition planning is knowing where to start. Attorney Jennifer Denchak Wetzel covers the farm transition planning process and how to begin.
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