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6 Non-Cash Giving Strategies

We often share that 91 percent of an average American’s estate is made up of non-cash assets like real estate, retirement funds, stocks, securities, or business- or farm-related goods. It’s […]

Things to Know Before Setting Up a Trust

What is a trust, and how does it work with a legacy plan? Where does a will fit in? These are all powerful documents, and it’s important to understand how […]

Our Team’s Favorite Family Heirlooms–and Some Tips for Preserving Yours!

No matter their culture, location, or financial situation, every family has heirlooms of some kind. As part of our signature legacy planning program, we encourage clients to think about the pieces of artwork, jewelry, cars, tools, or other items they own that have stories and that they might want to make specific provisions for in their legacy plan. Here are a few ideas–inspired by some of our clients–for documenting and gifting those heirlooms:

How to Allow For Grief In Your Legacy Plan

We talked to grief therapist Grief Therapist Brittany Squillace, MA, LMFT about anticipatory grief: the emotions that can come with thinking about someone’s legacy–or realizing that a parent or loved one won’t […]

Legacy Planning for New Parents

Congrats on your newest family member! Your legacy plan might be the last thing on your mind as you welcome a new little one to your life, but make sure you have your bases covered. Here are the most important legacy plans to make to care well for your child.

Legacy and Estate Planning Basics

We function as third-party consultants, “sitting in the middle” with clients as they create a legacy plan that celebrates their values and what makes them unique, while maximizing how they’re […]

What are Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives?

In our work, we spend a lot of time talking with clients about what will happen after they’re gone: where will their assets go, who will handle their estate-related decisions, and who will take care of their children/pets, etc. Power of Attorney (POA) documents/roles are incredibly powerful–but they come into play when someone is alive, but incapacitated–so it’s important that when someone is named a POA, they understand what they’re responsible for, and what to do next. Here’s a handy guide!