A Home Away From Home: Purchasing a Forest Service Recreational Cabin
The American dream, historically, has included homeownership as a primary importance to most people’s goals. However, a home away from home has become a major pursuit for many Americans. Often, this shows itself in the purchase of a beach-town home, a ranch or ag property, hunting retreats, and, for many, a condo in a metropolitan area. However, one option for a home away from home is a cabin located within the United States National Forest. The United States Forest Service is a federal agency under the United States Department of Agriculture. They manage around 193 million acres of land. The

Understanding Conservation Easements: A Guide for Landowners and Investors
In recent years, the concept of conservation easements has gained significant attention, particularly among landowners and investors looking to preserve ecological values while maximizing the potential of their land. A recent review of a conservation easement documentation report for a ranch illustrates the importance of this topic. The report stated, “The Arrow Ranch extends from […]

Crafting Your Land’s Legacy: Essential Steps for Estate Planning
If you are a farmer, rancher, or landowner, undoubtedly, you have wondered what this land, your land, will look like in 20, 30, 50, or 100 years from now. Who will own it? How will it be used? Truth is right now, here today, you can pre-determine much of the unknown and shape the future […]