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Get Creative With Your Estate Plan

To all of my estate planning clients, I stress the need for a complete estate plan. The set of documents includes more than a last will and testament. It also includes a health care power of attorney, disposition of personal property, and disposition…
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Nonprofit Boards: Difference Between Trustees and Directors

If you're thinking of forming a nonprofit organization, joining a board, or being a regular donor you may be confused by the differences between a "board of trustees" versus "board of directors." It almost seems like they're used interchangeably,…
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COVID-19: GFLF Legal Services Still Available & Accessible

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Many of us are facing uncertainty and tough times as COVID-19 has forced much of daily life to look different for the time being. Many are working from home for the first time; students are engaged in distance learning; and some of us are taking…
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First Day of the Season: Spring Ahead with Nonprofit Success

My first attempt at a post to celebrate the spring equinox was a bad pun off of "springing power of attorney" (get it?!) that just didn't work. Instead, I got to thinking about how all the great things about spring from green trees and baby…
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Case Study for St. Patrick's Day: Save Some Green on Gifts of Long-Term Capital Assets

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In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, pour yourself a pint and read up on some simple, yet smart, charitable giving strategies. Whether you want to support the great work of an Oscar Wilde literary foundation or an Irish heritage association,…
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Private Foundations: Prohibited Grants

Awarding grants is a primary way for private foundations to accomplish their charitable goals. It's also an oft-used way to meet annual distribution requirements to avoid an IRS-imposed penalty of an excise tax. However, this area of nonprofit…