“It’s All Greek to Me”: Escrow
A distant cousin of the crow? Not exactly. “Escrow” is a term that can be found in many different contexts, but it typically refers to agreements where an impartial third party retains control of [...]
Tallahassee Judge Rules Florida Misused Conservation Funds
In 2014, the Florida Water and Land Conservation Initiative (Amendment 1) was passed overwhelmingly with 74.96% of the vote. Upon passage by the voters, the Florida Constitution now regulates [...]
Where do I find the Florida land conservation tax exemption form?
If you are a Florida landowner who has a conservation easement on your property, the form to apply for a property tax exemption for the land protected by the easement is located at: [...]
What is a conservation easement?
A conservation easement is a legal agreement that protects land by limiting the potential uses of the land. Easements allow landowners to maintain many of their private property rights and [...]
Attorney Sean M. Byrne to Present on Conservation Law at Paralegal Association of Florida
Attorney Sean M. Byrne will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Suncoast Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. on the topic of land conservation law in Florida. The meeting [...]
Federal Income Tax Incentives Conservation Easements Changing in 2014
Question: Are the federal income tax incentives for donating conservation easements going to change in 2014? Answer: The “enhanced conservation easement incentive,” which applied to [...]
Tax Incentives for Conserving Land
Question: Can I reduce my taxes if I do not develop my land? Answer: Policy makers at the federal and state level have enacted tax incentives to encourage landowners to conserve [...]
Attorney Sean M. Byrne to Speak About Trail Easements at National Conference
Attorney Sean M. Byrne will present a seminar at the annual national conference of the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) about the use of public trail easements to encourage support for land [...]
