Aevitas Law, PLLC

05/29/2026

"We bought it, but can't use it." For too many Pennsylvania horse owners, that is the reality after closing on a farm or riding facility. Before you buy, it is essential to understand how local zoning treats your equine operation, from agricultural versus commercial use to parking, manure management, and horse limits. Aevitas Law helps equine businesses evaluate zoning risk before signing. To learn more, read the zoning due diligence guide for equine properties on our website.

https://aevitas.law/how-municipal-zoning-laws-impact-horse-stables/

Learn how Pennsylvania zoning laws affect horse farms, boarding stables, and riding arenas. Avoid costly mistakes before buying equine property.

05/15/2026

Our team is grateful to be at the Faithward Family of Companies’ Spring 2026 Summit, focused on Raising the Standard.

This gathering brought professionals from across the Faithward umbrella into one room to strengthen our multidisciplinary practice, teamwork, and collaboration on behalf of the clients we serve. Key leaders, including Bob Nayden, Adrian Young, Jamie Schrotberger, and Scott Hanis, highlighted recent milestones and outlined how continued collaborative planning can further support our shared mission.

05/14/2026

Great night at the Lancaster Barnstormers with our Faithward Family enjoying the baseball game, giveaways, and competing for top scores on arcade games.

05/06/2026

Passing a family farm from one generation to the next is a major transition, not just a simple handoff of land and equipment.
Our Farm Planning and Transition services guide families through succession options, farm operations, and planning structures that allow the next generation better preparedness to step into their roles.

Learn more about our farm planning and transition services on our website.
aevitas.law/service/farm-planning-and-transitions/
(717) 723-9160

05/02/2026

Recently, members of our team visited a local family farm in Marietta, Pennsylvania. It was a valuable opportunity to step away from our desks, walk through the pastures, and see the history of their family farm.

The farm has been in the same family for seven generations, and we could feel that history in every part of the operation. During the tour, we discussed what is most important to their family and the challenges they face in protecting the future of the farm. The family shared how they hope to grow the operation while eventually transitioning the farmland to their children. As a multi-generation family farm, having thoughtful succession planning strategies in place is essential not only for the success of the operation, but also for continuing their legacy.

For multi-generation family farms, thoughtful succession planning is about more than preparing documents; it is about protecting values and building a lasting legacy. Visits like this help our team stay connected to the real families we serve in our communities. Seeing the history behind their farm firsthand reminds us of the importance of preserving those values in our succession planning strategies.

05/01/2026

Estate planning is not only about who receives which assets; it is also about how your plan reflects the values and priorities you want to pass on. Our Estate Planning services connect documents, such as wills and trusts, with a broader legacy plan to ensure what you leave behind carries both provision and meaning for the next generation.

Learn more about our Estate Planning services on our website.

aevitas.law/service/estate-planning/
(717) 723-9160

04/29/2026

Commercial property contracts and zoning requirements can carry long-term implications for both risk and return.
We work alongside business owners to solidify contracts, navigate zoning laws, and identify potential leasing issues, so decisions are made with clarity and confidence.

Learn more about our Commercial Property services on our website.

https://aevitas.law/service/commercial-property/
(717) 723-9160

04/24/2026

Many people give generously, but perhaps without a secure strategy that supports their values.
Our Charitable Planning services help align your giving with a thoughtful plan, so your lasting legacy clearly reflects the charities, ministries, and causes you value most.

Learn more about our Charitable Planning services on our website.

aevitas.law/service/charitable-planning/
(717) 723-9160

04/23/2026

Last night, our team joined the rest of the Faithward family of companies at its “Unreasonable Hospitality” event, a focused conversation about going beyond what may seem reasonable to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our clients. For us, the concept aligns perfectly with our stewardship-centered approach. Thoughtful estate, business, and legacy planning is not just about documents – it is about how clients feel heard, respected, and cared for throughout the process.

By paying attention to the small details, listening for what really matters, and working as a multi-disciplinary team, we aim to offer forward-thinking legal services that help clients leave a lasting legacy.

04/22/2026

For many families, the farm is both a livelihood and a legacy, which makes the question of “Who comes next?” especially important.
Our Farm Planning and Transition services clarify succession options and ownership structure, while aligning long-term plans to better position the family farm to continue for generations.

Learn more about our Farm Planning and Transition services on our website.

aevitas.law/service/farm-planning-and-transitions/

(717) 723-9160