North Strabane Township has grown to more than 15,000 residents, including Wylandville and part of Eighty Four. New neighborhoods sit next to older farms, and that mix brings a mix of legal questions. Kostrub Law Firm, PLLC serves the township from our office in Cecil Township, Washington County.
Common matters for North Strabane clients
- New homeowners: a first will, a power of attorney, and a plan for who cares for the kids.
- Long-time landowners: mineral rights, gas lease offers, pipeline and surface agreements, and passing the farm to the next generation.
- Property questions: deeds, title problems and purchase agreements through our real estate practice.
- Business owners: forming an LLC, contracts and employment agreements.
Passing land to the next generation
When a farm or large lot has been in a family for years, a simple will may not be enough. The surface, the gas rights and any lease income may all need to be handled. Mineral interests that pass through an estate can also need new paperwork with the gas company. Our article on estate planning for mineral rights owners explains the basics.
Washington County offices you may deal with
Wills from this area are probated by the Washington County Register of Wills in the Washington County Courthouse, 1 South Main Street, Washington, PA. The same office collects Pennsylvania inheritance tax for the state. Deeds, oil and gas leases and other land records are recorded with the Washington County Recorder of Deeds.
Questions North Strabane residents ask
A company sent me a lease. How long do I have?
Offers often say they expire soon, but you are not required to sign anything without reading it. Do not sign until you understand the royalty, deductions, length and land use terms. Our gas lease checklist lists what to look at.
Do you handle real estate closings?
Call us to talk about your specific transaction. We review deeds, title issues and agreements, and we will tell you if your matter fits what we do.
How to get started
Call (304) 982-1586 or send a short message. Tell us you are in North Strabane Township, what kind of matter you have, and any deadline you know about. Meetings are by appointment at our office in Cecil Township. For estate planning, our estate planning checklist shows what to gather. For a gas lease, our gas lease checklist does the same.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.