Ties to the Land: Understanding Forms of Ownership for Timberland

  • Instructor: Clint Bentz
  • Level: Basic
Who is this for? Anyone who owns forestland in the US.
Watch the course overview video to learn more!
Do you own property with timberland assets? Owning timberland comes with unique challenges and opportunities. This course is tailored to help landowners understand the various ownership structures available, from individual ownership to corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and trusts. Learn how these forms of ownership impact liability, taxation, and estate planning, and gain insights into choosing or transitioning between ownership structures. By mastering these concepts, you’ll be equipped to make informed decisions that maximize the financial and operational benefits of your property.

Whether you’re looking to protect your assets, simplify succession planning, or optimize tax strategies, this course provides practical guidance to navigate these complexities. With a focus on real-world applications, it breaks down the advantages and limitations of each ownership type, helping you align your land management goals with the best legal and financial strategies. Take the next step in safeguarding your timberland legacy with the knowledge and tools to succeed. See the Course Overview & Introduction below for more details and the detailed Learning Objectives. 
This is an on-demand self-study course.
There are no pre-requisites or advanced preparation required for this course.


  • Video time: 3.5 hours
  • Assessment exams at the end of each module

Course contents

Meet the instructor

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Clint Bentz

Managing Member, Clint Bentz Consulting LLC
Clint Bentz is a managing member and lead instructor at Clint Bentz Consulting.

For over 30 years, Clint has been helping families with their estate and succession planning, as well as providing continuing professional education to tax professionals, attorneys, bankers, trust officers, and lay audiences on a broad range of income and estate tax issues, as well as training advisors on how to keep family-owned businesses with succession.

Clint is the primary author of the Ties to the Land curriculum published by Oregon State Extension Service and the OSU Austin Family Business Program.