9 Articles

Giving, Legacy & Generational Wealth

Charitable giving, legacy planning, and passing wealth to the next generation.

Business Succession Planning: How to Pass Down a Family Business

Learn how to plan for family business succession, preparing the next generation, valuing the business, and structuring a tax-smart ownership transfer.

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Charitable Giving Strategies That Also Lower Your Tax Bill

Practical charitable giving strategies, bunching, appreciated stock, QCDs, and DAFs, that support causes you care about while reducing your tax bill.

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Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan: Bequests, Trusts, and Beyond

Learn how to give to charity through your estate, beneficiary designations, bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and QCDs, in a tax-smart way.

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Donor-Advised Funds Explained: A Beginner's Guide

What is a donor-advised fund and how does it work? A beginner's guide to tax-smart giving, contribution limits, and choosing a DAF provider.

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How to Build Generational Wealth: A Family Guide

A step-by-step guide to building generational wealth as a family, from a strong financial foundation to estate planning and teaching the next generation.

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How to Talk to Your Family About Inheritance and Avoid Conflict

Learn how to talk to your family about your estate plan and inheritance decisions, when to have the conversation, what to cover, and how to avoid conflict.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Money and Build Lasting Values

Age-by-age guidance for talking to kids about money, from toddlers to teens, and building financial values that actually last into adulthood.

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Legacy Planning 101: Passing Down Wealth and Wisdom

Legacy planning goes beyond a will. Learn the four pillars of a complete legacy and how to pass down both wealth and wisdom to the next generation.

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Trusts 101: How They Work and Which Type You Need

Confused about trusts? Learn how revocable and irrevocable trusts work, what they cost, and whether your family actually needs one.

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