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Charitable Giving

Charitable Trusts for Estate Planning

Charitable gifting can be accomplished in many ways. Charitable donations, Qualified Charitable Distributions, and contributing to a donor-advised fund are all ways that individuals can gift to charities and receive some income tax deductions. Charitable giving can also be an effective estate planning strategy. For individuals with large estates, charitable remainder trusts or charitable lead

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
April 27, 2021
Estate Planning

Estate Planning: A New Perspective

Individuals may put off estate planning for several reasons. Among those reasons, few people find joy in considering their own mortality or incapacity. However, an estate plan is crucial in ensuring your assets – and your legacy – are passed appropriately to your heirs. Rather than focusing on the mortality of estate planning, focus on

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
February 1, 2021
Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Digital Assets

Estate planning is a crucial process that plans for management and distribution of one’s estate. A modern-day estate goes beyond properties and physical assets. You must consider many different digital assets. It is important to plan for digital assets to prevent any financial or sentimental losses. Laws and regulations around data security and digital assets

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
September 22, 2020
Estate Planning

Checklist: When a Loved One Passes Away

When a spouse or loved one passes away, there are several things to do. First and foremost, it is important to grieve and allow yourself time to heal. This checklist outlines some items to consider when a spouse or loved one has passed away.

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
January 30, 2020
Estate Planning

Managing Your Inheritance

Here are some suggestions for beneficiaries to keep in mind prior to spending their inheritance.

Posted By Tony Miller
September 27, 2019
Estate Planning

The Importance of IRA Beneficiaries

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are a key part in estate planning. Upon your passing, your IRA(s) will be distributed according to the beneficiary designations, even if your will and/or trust(s) instruct assets to be transferred differently. You identify your primary and contingent beneficiaries upon opening your IRA — but how often do you review them?

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
October 5, 2018