ESTATE PLANNING FOR BIRDS

If you love nature, think now about the positive impact you could have on protecting birds long after you pass from this earth. Don’t assume your friends, family, or heirs know what you might want to do with your estate, even if you don’t consider it to be a large one. Look into donating a portion of your assets to an organization that protects birds and their habitats. There are many good charitable organizations that do just that. Websites like CharityWatch or Great Nonprofits measure a charity’s effectiveness – meaning, how much of its budget is specifically dedicated to its programs and mission versus overhead.

Speaking of estate planning, and especially if you own land, sometimes the best solution is not to divide the property equally among the kids. Some of the heirs may have a strong interest in the land and some only a monetary interest in selling it, creating significant obstacles for the family wanting to keep the land intact. The most important message here, if you want your land to stay in the family and provide habitat for birds, is to discuss your desires now with your family and write them into your will. Consult a tax advisor or estate planner today to discuss your wishes. For more details, please see agrilife.org/urbantarrantag/files/2024/01/ESTATE-PLANNING.pdf. Don’t wait and make your kids guess your intentions – do it for the owls!

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