Testamentary bequests offer a remarkable opportunity for you to leave a meaningful impact on charitable causes close to your heart. In essence, they are provisions in your estate plan that enable you to designate specific gifts or donations to charitable organizations or causes that are meaningful to you. These bequests provide a structured and legally…
One important purpose of estate planning is to facilitate the transfer of ownership of your money and property to your family and loved ones when you pass away. For this transfer to be as stress-free and efficient as possible, it is crucial that estate planning documents provide all necessary information. Nevertheless, there is some information…
Compared to residents of other wealthy nations, Americans are more likely to give their time and money to help others. In 2023, the United States ranked ninth in per capita gross domestic product (GDP) but fifth on the World Giving Index rankings. Polling shows that Americans trust nonprofits more than government or business, but they…
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it is not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with an estate plan requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought stops many people in their tracks. Others talk themselves out of seeing a qualified attorney to create…