Professor & Extension Forester Washington State University SAF Working Group Officer Pullman WA, Washington, United States
Family forests, farms, and ranches utilized for research and extension demonstrations are attractive and feasible estate planning goals. Foresters and extension specialists who develop strong bonds with families can help perpetuate their love of the land through charitable giving efforts. Openness to discuss succession planning is unexpectedly welcome by donors.
Learning Objectives:
Communicate with landowners about their long-term vision for the family forest, farm, or ranch.
Speak comfortably about succession & estate planning objectives, and identify step-wise actions and a timeline schedule for achieving ownership objectives.
Improve listening skills for understanding family dynamics and communication challenges.
Convey the value of family forests, farms, or ranches to institutions and organizations so a donor's vision fits with a beneficiaries mission.
