[WSBAPT] [WSBARP] Update on Upcoming Changes to the Real Property and the Probate & Trust Listservs

[Jean M. McCoy]

Inactive members can be "subscribers" and presumably have the same Section benefits as full WSBA Members.  It is $25.00 to belong and posting on the List I don't think would impact liability for the retired attorney if the "disclaimer" at the bottom of messages holds water.

As I am becoming "senior" myself, I completely agree that we need to keep the institutional memory and that is most of the value of this List.  It is the "giving back" that we received.  Hopefully the "giving back" includes feeling there is enough value in keeping up with current events for retired attorneys to pay the $25.00.  I would encourage the Executive Committee to look at this and see if perhaps there is a discounted rate for the "silvers" to be subscribers, understanding that the List and Section may get more benefit from the retired, than they receive by being subscribers.

Jean M. McCoy | Attorney at Law
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of RebeccaWiess
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 10:03 AM
To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>; 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Update on Upcoming Changes to the Real Property and the Probate & Trust Listservs

The new policy means I and other retired attorneys will no longer be part of this listserv. I occasionally post on historical evolution of real property procedure or law, as a contribution to the education of those who come after me, and payback for those who helped me as a newbie thirty-some years ago. If institutional memory is valuable, then this listserv needs an emeritus status to include folks like me. If us old folks are not of value, then cut us out. And before you say "just join the section," remember that retaining bar membership after retiring means continuing to pay bar dues and CLE costs. Once you do that, you get tempted to do some little piece of practice, and then you should be insured as well, and that means needing more income, and suddenly you are not retired anymore. Allowing non-practicing members of the bar to join still means you are going to eliminate some of your oldest and most experienced current members, because they retired..

Rebecca K. Wiess
421 24th Avenue East
Seattle, WA  98112
Phone 206 329-6638
rwiess at foxinternet.net<mailto:rwiess at foxinternet.net>

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Michael Safren
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:18 AM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv; WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBARP] Update on Upcoming Changes to the Real Property and the Probate & Trust Listservs

Hello Fellow Listservers:

I wanted to provide another reminder to all listserv users of the scheduled updates and upcoming changes to both the Real Property and Probate & Trust Listservs.

Starting February 1st, 2019, both listservs will only be accessible by WSBA RPPT members. The RPPT Executive Committee decided after much deliberation and input that the listservs should be an exclusive member benefit.  Starting February 1st, 2019, you will need to login into the www.wsbarppt.com<http://www.wsbarppt.com/> website using your section login and password in order to register for the listserv, access the listserv archives, and/or unsubscribe to the listserv.

Further, the Executive Committee has approved the adoption of new guidelines, rules, and general etiquette for the listserv.  These will be posted on www.wsbarppt,com<http://www.wsbarppt,com> under the listserv tab for all members to see and review.

Lastly, beginning on February 1st, 2019, all listserv postings will contain a disclaimer in the footer reminding all that while the listservs will be restricted to RPPT section members, not all section members are practicing attorneys.  Section membership is open to law students, non-practicing members of the bar, and even some non-attorney professionals in related fields such as title officers, real estate agents, and escrow agents.

The Executive Committee believes that these changes will improve the listserv experience for section members and deliver value to members as one of many available section member benefits.

I hope to make the transition to the members only listserv as seamless as possible  If you experience any difficulty during the transition, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to respond and assist you.

Kind regards,
Michael Safren
Web Editor, RPPT Section

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