Your current state is Virginia
We have an Ancestral agricultural land in UP, upon my father’s death, mutation to be on 3 brothers. Now, 1 of my brother has expired last year, survived by legal heirs as wife and 2 minor kids (10 years boy & 5 years girl).
Would like to know
1. Besides wife, whether it is... View More
state statue says my property is eligible for agriculture under 1964 tax laws. They granted me farm assessment 2 years ago. The township then said I needed a use variance for and agriculture building that complies with state agricultural laws. I disputed the zoning officers decision in a township... View More
the exemption? The farms have been, and still are family farms now operated by my son. What kind of a trust would it have to be? Thank you
answered on Mar 11, 2024
As a Minnesota resident, you can use trusts to help manage your estate and potentially reduce your estate tax liability. However, the specific type of trust and its effectiveness in reducing estate taxes will depend on various factors, such as the value of your estate, the nature of your assets,... View More
2,000,000 exemption? Thank you
answered on Mar 11, 2024
In Minnesota, the estate tax exemption for qualified farm property is $2,000,000, in addition to the standard estate tax exemption. However, to qualify for the farm property exemption, the property must meet certain criteria:
1. The property must be classified as agricultural land in... View More
Please Help!
answered on Mar 2, 2024
It seems you're inquiring about a specific section of the United States Code (USC), which is a compilation of federal statutes. However, without more context, it's challenging to provide a precise explanation of USC 15 B 1611 because the citation doesn't directly match the standard... View More
I’m now being told to pay to regain my services. Btw, my account is up to date.
While on vacation a week ago my renters called and said my dog was accused of killing some chickens. I had chickens of my own and he never harmed them so I thought that was weird. I asked the person for proof and alls he had was a picture of my dog standing on the corner of the property... View More
I'd like to have a marimo moss ball. They are like pets but low effort. Id like to know, is this legal?
Who would be responsible or held liable? would it be the homeowner? would it be the city? or would it be The pedestrian driving the vehicle?..
answered on Feb 26, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The type of case you describe can be complex because such cases sometimes involve multiple parties in potential third party actions - you could reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. That... View More
Apartment and things for me kids ruined and downstairs neighbors stuff apartment ruined she is saying it’s my responsibility that the dishwasher broke and flooded I’m a renter” she also said I’m responsible for downstairs neighbors apartment is this correct? I’m a renter her maintenance... View More
I am having to get rides to work and borrow my mom's car. But she works also, I was going to see about a rental when his insurance asseted it but he said he wasn't paying.. I know he has like 300 acres cows chicken house and another business in town. So I am sure he has insurance.... View More
The farmer is saying his cow has the right of way. It was night and the cow was black. I only have liability insurance. So I have no vehicle to get anywhere like work. And the police report says I was doing nothing wrong.
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Yes you have a case against the farmer. It is the farmer's fault. He should turn it over to his business or homeowner's insurance. If he or she fails to do so, a lawsuit would be proper.
Property we bought about 11 yrs ago had already fencing around it from neighbors. We left it as such and built more fencing that ran into already built parts and have repaired older fencing. Now a neighbor bought some of the property from newer neighbors and want to tear down existing fencing and... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your question may run deeper than technicalities about fence construction. Your post suggests a property dispute. You could repost and add "Real Estate" as a category. If this involves adverse possession... View More
A FL nonprofit org hosted a music festival April 2023. It was cancelled due to inclement weather, with promise of refund. There has been avoidant and lack of communication on the process. In June 2023 they said they are waiting on their insurance claims to process to disburse refunds, but in... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a Florida attorney regarding any applicable state laws for non-profits, I'd guess that your situation is basically a straightforward contract matter. If the provisions of the... View More
I had a home invasion on the Their property a year ago dec 11. And it was due an ex employee. on jan 12 they forced me step down and are forcing me to move in 30 days... Along with I was not informed I would be moving and working with a sex offender. Considering the trama I went through when I... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Under California law, your situation involves several serious issues, including workplace discrimination, negligence, and potential safety concerns. Firstly, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, sex, and other protected... View More
A truck driver is exempt for hauling feed for live stock under this code. Will the the truck driver be exempt when hauling to and from the auction?
answered on Dec 1, 2023
The specific Agricultural Deductions code you're referring to seems to be designed to provide tax benefits for activities directly related to agriculture, such as the buying and selling of livestock. In the context of auctioneers, this would typically cover transactions involving livestock.... View More
I need to have a purchase agreement with the seller to proceed with the FSA who is giving a farm loan to purchase the land 100%.
answered on Nov 24, 2023
For the real estate transaction, hire a real estate lawyer. If you still need to set up your business entity for the farm, hire a lawyer handling business formation. You might be able to find a lawyer/law firm that does both. Another issue is whether your land is already zoned for everything you... View More
They came and knocked on my door but i didn't answer. I was told by a neighbor that another neighbor that doesn't like me told the police or dnr that i have a monkey. But now I'm scared to sleep bc in scared they are gonna raid my house n i have really bad anxity and ptsd. I... View More
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