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CHARITABLE PLANNING: A FORK IN THE ROAD
You may decide to do charitable planning for several reasons. Some people do it because they want to give back to the community. Some just want a tax deduction. Others don’t have any heirs, and they want a low risk method to ensure they have enough money until they die. Whatever the reason, charitable planning…
Read MoreEstate Planning Without Children
Estate Planning Hacks When There Are No Children Tragedies related to Estate Planning without children are an ancient literary archetype. From Cain and Able to Charles Dickens, the abuse and discord that can result from property passing when there are no children is a persistent theme. There is a reason for this. It has frequently…
Read MoreChild Free Estate Planning
Child Free Estate Planning Made Simple Mary has done well, and is living well. She has no children, and wonders about what kind of estate plan she might need. Because she has no children, she knows that if she does nothing, her estate will largely go to the IRS and the state where she lives.…
Read MoreCharitable LLC Scam vs. Reality
The “Charitable LLC” It’s no surprise that people hate paying taxes. Sometimes they hate it so much, that they will do anything to avoid paying them, including things they shouldn’t. One such strategy that we recommend you stay away from is the so-called “Charitable LLC”. What is promoted as a “Charitable LLC” may be structured…
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