“Eighty acres on Oak Ridge Road.”

I turned the pages slowly, searching for any recorded easement, land contract, or commercial lease in Brad’s name.

“Is there a filing for Brad Kessler anywhere in this parcel index?” I asked.

Donna typed into her terminal, her dark nails clicking on the gray plastic keys.

“There’s nothing,” Donna said.

“The deed has been in your name only since your grandfather’s probate cleared in 2021.”

“You’re sure there aren’t any farm or recreational leases on file?” I asked.