Legacy Giving
Legacy Giving
We are excited that you want to learn more about our work and would consider leaving a legacy gift to The Frontera Land Alliance for the preservation of open natural lands, working farms, water, and wildlife.
Because so much of our land conservation work is about ensuring that the places we save today will be protected forever, legacy gifts (also known as “planned gifts or estate planning”) are indispensable to both land trusts and the Land Trust Alliance. There is no better or easier way to make a difference for land conservation many years from now.
Your will or living trust is an important way to provide for family and friends, plan the management and disposition of your estate, and ensure a lasting legacy for the causes that have special meaning for you. Such legacy gifts can be changed at any time you choose, giving you the maximum flexibility in your planning. You will also enjoy peace of mind knowing that your property will be put to good use in the future, but your cash flow will not be affected today.
You may choose to specify that The Frontera Land Alliance receives a specific dollar amount or asset, a percentage of your estate, a contingent bequest. Thus, it is always best to use an attorney who understands local estate laws. With that in mind, we suggest that you give the following suggested bequest wording to your attorney.
What are Land Trusts?
Land trusts offer a nonprofit solution for land conservation that does not rely on government tax dollars or government programs to help protect the land. Land trusts conserve natural areas by negotiating private, voluntary agreements with property owners to leave their land undeveloped.
There are over 30 land trusts in Texas that have helped to conserve over 1.6 million acres of farms, wetlands, deserts, mountains, forests, watersheds, and coastlines.
Conserving land carries with it many long-lasting benefits for our state. By preventing more land from being paved over by asphalt or concrete, we are ensuring that more of our precious rainfall water will soak into the ground and into our aquifers, thereby replenishing the water supply. And conserving land protects habitat for iconic Texas wildlife.
Together we can ensure that the Texas landscape – rich in history, natural resources, breathtaking views and recreational opportunities – can be left intact for all of us today and for future generations.