, Michigan

• Receive cash for the sale of property, development rights or conservation easement
• Tax benefits for donation (or partial donation) of conservation easements
• In the instance of a conservation easement, landowner retains ownership of the land and can continue to farm and live on property.  Landowner can sell, donate or bequeath property to heirs.
• Reduce estate taxes
• Potential property tax reduction
• Leaving a legacy.

Decision Tree - Conservation Options and Compensation Choices

• Sell or donate Conservation Easement
• Sell or donate title to property.
• Bargain Sale of Easement or title to property
• Donation of Conservation Easement in will
• Donation Remainder Interest