The paradox of the donor advised fund is its flexibility provides greater certainty that the donor’s charitable intentions will be served over time…..
Donor Advised Funds are iPads; Testamentary Charitable Trusts are Commodores Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingWhile a will serves the purpose there may be reasons for you to look at an alternative way to distribute assets such as an alter ego trust.
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Traditions aside…consider an alter ego trust Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Trusts, WillsIn their later years, donors often make commitments to charities with respect to the charitable giving that they intend to carry out during their lifetimes. Often these commitments are expressed by means of the donor and the charity entering into a written charitable pledge agreement…..
Ensuring Charitable Pledges Are Honoured Following Death Continue Reading »
Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Wills‘Granny dumping’, not so lovingly defined as elderly people being abandoned by relatives or others in emergency departments, is happening close to home. It is the end of the spectrum of baby dumping. What a sad comment on our society today and ultimately, ourselves. I believe that how we treat our elders is an indication of how we as a society are faring. We are not doing well. How desperate….
Granny Dumping- a sad comment Continue Reading »
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