Tag: charitable giving
Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan Can Add to Your Legacy
Posted on March 18, 2021

When you think about the idea of estate planning, it is reasonable to primarily consider the variety of documents and tools that you will need to pass your assets and property on to your children—and possibly your grandchildren. The transfer of assets to future generations is, of course, an important goal of the estate planning process, but there other things to consider as well. For example, you might also wish to think about the legacy that you will leave behind. One of the most common ways for you to cement […]
Charitable Giving for Your Company
Posted on December 16, 2020

As a business owner, you assume a number of obligations to your staff, your creditors, and your customers. In many ways, you also have a responsibility to yourself, ensuring that your efforts are properly directed and aimed at increasing efficiency, success, and profitability. In addition to all of these concerns, you also probably recognize the importance of giving back to the community that affords you the opportunity to be successful. Never has this been more important than it is today, as people across the country struggle to cope with the […]
Consider Charitable Donations in Your Estate Plan
Posted on December 7, 2020

For many people, the day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the winter holiday shopping season, and in most years, retail outlets attempt to lure customers by offering great “Black Friday” deals. “Small Business Saturday”—an event created by American Express—immediately follows Black Friday, and it is a day for shoppers to focus their spending on family-owned stores instead of major chains and big-box stores. “Cyber Monday”—a day dedicated to online shopping deals—is two days after Small Business Saturday. After more than a full weekend of consumerism, the day after Cyber […]
How to Write a Last Will and Testament in Illinois
Posted on October 22, 2013
“When an older man or woman passes away, usually he or she has a last will and testament, usually or just a will. All people above the age of 18, though, should have a will that can be updated when necessary. It is important for everyone to know how to write a will and what to put write in it. Even if a person does not have many belongings or money, a will can state what is to be done with a persons property and how that person wishes to […]