Charitable Gift Planning

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Giving When Life is Busy: How a Donor-Advised Fund Can Simplify Your Charitable Giving 

Do you sometimes wonder if there is a way to make generosity easier? One family...
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Gifts of Publicly Listed Securities: a Flexible and Tax-Effective Option

If you want your generosity to go further, donating publicly listed securities (such as stocks,...
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A Little Planning Goes a Long Way

Jack and Linda’s house was quiet now. After more than 25 years of family busyness, all of their children...
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The Right Tool for the Job

Fred and Marcie worked hard to balance family, careers, and a variety of commitments in...
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From Life Insurance to Philanthropic Legacy

Imagine giving a large gift to charity. Are you picturing a secret, anonymous donation? A...
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No Fear – Just Philanthropy

Aliesha* is the sole shareholder of a holding company with an investment portfolio of publicly...
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Planning for a Generous New Year

Lee and Ayako* had weathered the recent economic shifts and shutdowns relatively well, but many...
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A New Holiday Tradition

Christmas is just around the corner and there are still lots of opportunities to practice...
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Dreams of Generosity

Melanie* worked hard running a successful business. And “run” was absolutely the right word to...