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Valuing In-kind Donations

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There is a saying among charitable gift planners: “beware of donors of in-kind property with valuations in hand.”  In other words, some gifts may be too good to be true.  This folk wisdom contains a serious point. Donors, executors and charities often struggle with the valuation of in-kind donation.  Who commissions and pays for in-kind donation appraisals, the donor or charity? Does the valuation have integrity? Standard Practice The recommended….

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Estate Administration, Estate Donations, Uncategorized

From Inventory to Distribution: Managing Household Items in an Estate

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Today’s blog was written by Jessica Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. Managing and distributing household contents in an estate can be a daunting task, filled with both emotional and practical challenges. In this blog, we’ll explore the essential steps and considerations for handling household items in an estate, from creating an inventory and appraising items, to distributing them among beneficiaries, to dealing with sentimental belongings. Whether you’re an estate….

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Estate Administration, Executors, Grief, Property
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