Estate Planning for Hyper Inflation

Estate Planning for Hyper Inflation

Hyper Inflation Planning for inflation is challenging.  Inflation is a tricky monster.  It creates the illusion of an increase in value.  When prices go up, things are worth more.  Right?  Wrong!  With inflation, prices go up, but value remains the same.  In reality, inflationary price increases mean the currency is worth less.  Inflation means that…

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What Is a Miller Trust?

Miller Trust

What is a Miller Trust? A Miller Trust is an estate planning tool some people use when they don’t meet the criteria for Medicaid (ALTCS in AZ). It is used when their income exceeds the ALTCS income requirements, but don’t make enough to cover their medical needs. With a Miller Trust, a person assigns their…

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Sustainable Distributions

Sustainable Distributions

Sustainable Distributions:  How to Make Wealth Last and Grow The United Nations has promulgated 17 Sustainable Development Goals.  Broadly speaking, these inter-related goals address global issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.  This is a model for other human endeavors including trusts or charitable organizations intended to last a long…

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Philanthropy Protection Act of 1995

Philanthropy Protection Act of 1995

HR 2519 RDS 104th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2519IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 29, 1995Received AN ACTTo facilitate contributions to charitable organizations by codifying certain exemptions from the Federal securities laws, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,…

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