Due Diligence
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Grazing Associations and Cooperative Memberships: What Transfers When You Buy the Land
Some South Texas agricultural properties come with membership in a grazing association, water cooperative, or similar collective agricultural organization, and understanding what transfers to you as a new owner — versus what requires separate application or negotiation — helps you… Continue reading
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UCC Filings and Agricultural Liens: What Land Buyers Should Check Beyond the Title Search
Beyond the standard title search addressing liens directly against real property, buyers of working ranch and farm operations should understand UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) filings, which can secure lenders’ interests in agricultural equipment, livestock, and crops separately from the land… Continue reading