How to Communicate Your Legacy Plan
“It seems so easy or obvious to communicate a plan, but it’s amazing the reaction we get from families who see an estate document for the first time and can’t […]
How Often Should You Review Your Estate Plan?
In general, you should review your plan every few years, just to make sure you remember what’s in place and to make sure it’s all still relevant. There are also some major life changes and milestones that may necessitate a review.
Second Homes and Estate Plans: What You Need to Think About
The cabin, the cottage, the lake house, the ski place, the rental property…whatever you call it, a recreational home and/or income property can be a huge blessing to multiple generations of a family. But when it comes to ensuring it’s passed down, and cared for, in an estate, a lot of questions can come up. Here are some ideas of how to handle a vacation home wisely.
Create a Legacy That Lasts…Starting Right Now!
At Apex, we play the “long game” with donors, helping them figure out the very best and most tax-efficient ways for them to make a difference for the causes they care about. Sometimes that’s today, and sometimes it’s fifty years from now! To kick off a brand new year, we asked our friend and philanthropy consultant Sybil Ackerman-Munsonto share some of her best tips for creating a legacy that makes a real difference, and how donors can start that process immediately.
How to Protect Your Assets From Long-Term Care Costs
Long-term care is expensive, and there’s a lot of confusion about where funding comes from and what estate assets will be used to pay for it. Here’s a primer on what to think about when it comes to planning for long-term care in light of your estate goals.
How to Infuse “Legacy” into Your Organization’s Fundraising Strategy
Here are some tips and tricks for growing your planned giving program–even if you’re starting from scratch!
What is a Will vs. What is a Trust?
I know we throw around the words “will” and “trust” all the time, and sometimes it can be hard to keep them straight. Here’s a basic overview of what a will is, what a trust is, how they’re different, and which might benefit your family.
Think Outside the Box: Creative Ways to Support Charity
In our work, we meet with very diverse families, of all means and lifestyles. As we help them consider all the ways they can support the causes they love, sometimes the options surprise people. Here are a few non-cash ways to support charity through your estate.
How to Tell a Nonprofit You’re Leaving a Legacy Gift
You want your favorite nonprofits to be able to plan for your future gift, but you don’t want to be treated weirdly in the meantime. Here’s a primer on how to bring them up to speed—and what to expect in return.
What Are Charitable Trusts?
A charitable lead trust is an irrevocable trust designed to provide financial support to one or more charities for a period of time, with the remaining assets eventually going to family members or other beneficiaries.