The Smart Hunter’s Guide: Jointly Owning Hunting Land with an LLC

The Smart Hunter’s Guide: Jointly Owning Hunting Land with an LLC

Posted on Oct 16, 2023 by Jon L. Fischer

When it comes to pursuing your passion for hunting, owning land can be a dream come true. However, not everyone chooses to purchase hunting land on their own. In such cases, jointly owning hunting land with friends or fellow hunting enthusiasts can be an excellent option.

One popular and strategic method to jointly own hunting land is through a Limited Liability Company (LLC). In this blog post, we’ll explore the different ways to jointly own hunting land and discuss the benefits of using an LLC to make your hunting dreams a reality.

Different Ways to Jointly Own Hunting Land in Wisconsin:

  1. Tenants in Common:

One of the simplest ways to jointly own hunting land is as “tenants in common.” In this arrangement, each co-owner has an undivided interest in the property. Co-owners can own different percentages of the property, and if one co-owner passes away, their interest passes to their heirs as outlined in their estate plan. While this method provides flexibility, it can lead to disputes among co-owners. If a joint owner refuses to pay their share of expenses for the property, there is no easy way to force the reimbursement of those expenses on a future sale.

The key feature of joint tenancy is the “right of survivorship,” which means that if one co-owner passes away, their share automatically transfers to the surviving co-owners. While this method offers simplicity and avoids potential disputes, it may not suit hunting buddies who want to own unequal shares and pass their ownership down in their family, instead of to their co-owners.

  1. Using an LLC for Joint Ownership:

A more organized and efficient way to jointly own hunting land is through an LLC. By forming an LLC, co-owners can create a separate legal entity to hold and manage the property.

Here are some key benefits of using an LLC for joint ownership: