Land Trust

/ˈlænd trʌst/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legal arrangement in which a trustee holds real estate on behalf of a beneficiary, often to manage or conserve property interests.
    The land trust helped preserve the farmland from development.

Forms

  • land trust
  • land trusts

Commentary

Land trusts are commonly used for conservation purposes, requiring clear drafting of trustee powers and beneficiary rights to ensure proper management of land interests.

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