Guild Estate Assistance |
OverviewThe Guild helps families to sell or donate tools, equipment and supplies from a woodworker’s estate. These estates can be complicated. It is challenging to understand the functions and values of specialized tools, various accessories, antique tools, exotic woods, and other items. We have an experienced team of woodworkers who help estates address these concerns. If you are interested in finding out more about this program, contact the Estate Assistance Program Coordinator at estate.sales.lead@guildoforegonwoodworkers.org OptionsThere are multiple ways to manage tools and material from a woodworker’s shop:
We can help you choose and implement the approach(es) which work best for you. COVID PandemicThe pandemic has limited the ways we can provide estate assistance. At present, we are not taking on full management of on-site estate sales. Instead, we offer the following assistance:
| ProcessFor all engagements:
For a Guild-managed estate sale (post-pandemic):
CompensationThe Guild typically collects a modest fee for assistance with woodworkers’ estates. During the pandemic, we have adopted a flexible fee structure of 0-15% of the proceeds from a sale or donation. Contact UsTo discuss your estate situation with the Guild, contact the Estate Assistance Program Coordinator at estate.sales.lead@guildoforegonwoodworkers.org - Guild Members -The Estate Assistance Program team has many roles and needs volunteers. If you are interested in helping out, contact the Guild’s Volunteer Coordinator at goow.volunteer@gmail.com |