Estate and Charitable Planning
Creating your legacy and leaving your mark.
One of the greatest rewards of wealth is being able to share it with others. You've taken care of your own needs and
wants, but it takes prudence and planning to make sure your loved ones and favorite charities last for generations.
Having an estate plan to control the distribution of your assets benefits you, your family and the causes you care about
and can help you mitigate potential pitfalls in the future.
We have the resources to customize a plan that not only protects your assets but also helps you share your wealth with
the people and charities you care about most.
Strengthen Your Legacy
Who needs an estate plan? The short answer is everyone.
But creating a legacy that reflects your whole life – who you are and what you've accomplished – doesn't have to be a
morbid task.
It can be life-affirming to preserve your family values and ensure your assets go to those closest to you and in
accordance with your wishes. And perhaps the most vital aspect of estate planning is communicating your wishes with
your loved ones and making sure they are thoroughly and accurately documented.
Protect Your Legacy
Establishing a trust within your overall estate plan provides the certainty and control over all you've worked for
and accumulated during your lifetime, regardless of asset level.
Trusts give you the confidence of knowing what will happen to your estate, can potentially exclude probate, a lengthy
and expensive process, and can avoid the judicial appointment of a guardian or conservator in the event of incapacity.
Some provide for long-term care or education for children or grandchildren; while others can provide for a favorite
charity.
We can work with you to ensure your wishes are communicated, in writing and legally binding. Beyond that, we'll
revisit your plan regularly to ensure it is up to date.
Make Your Mark
Making charitable giving part of your financial and estate plan can allow you to support the charities and causes
you love, now and in the future.
Moreover, having the right charitable giving strategy can help further your overall wealth management plan.
There are many ways you can make charitable giving part of your overall financial plan, each with its own level of
control and tax benefits. Some options provide immediate or future tax deductions while others can provide a
continuous income stream.
We can work with you to provide recommendations that not only benefit you now but provide the opportunity to shape
the way you wish to be remembered.