u/tart3rd

I have lots of family land that’s deeded in my parents and my name. My half brother is willed a portion of the land.

My half brother wants me to remove my name from deed so he has exclusive rights to it if/when they pass.

He also wants to place it into a trust claiming that if they keep it as it is; it will go into probate.

He’s also considering doing work on the house he lives in which was deeded to them years ago.

I suspect he is trying to get access to the land for a loan based on it being put in a trust.

I want to put stipulations on the property that 1.) any loan or debt defaults transfer the property into my name. (He’s had foreclosure proceedings twice)
2.) have right of first refusal if he ever tries to sell the land.

Any feedback or help?

I own a large pecan farm/grove and we have lots of branches that fall. Instead of just tossing the wood I’d like to see what some of you have done with the wood to incorporate it into my barn furnishings and decor!