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Happy Pi Day: The One Constant in Estate Planning is Change

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Pi (π) is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Pi is a constant number, meaning that for all circles of any size, Pi will be the same. (It's also a great day to deliver pie to Gordon Fischer Law Firm...any kind will do!) Like…
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Payout Requirements for Private Foundations

When forming a nonprofit organization, at some point founder have to weigh the merits of the public charity versus the private foundation. Both are classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3)s. There are indeed benefits and challenges to the structure…
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Nonprofit Formation: Responsibilities to Consider

Any good attorney worth their weight will advise you on multiple aspects of any given important action or decision. Let's say you're considering forming a new 501(c)(3). You may have thoroughly considered all the prospective benefits of a tax-exempt…
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GoFisch Book Club: Brave Not Perfect

There are so many unique and wonderful ways to recognize International Women's Day, a day recognized around the world "celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women." The day also stands for a call to action…
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Estate Planning Considerations: Requisite Formalities

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Estate planning documents express your wishes in the event of your disability or death. However, estate planning documents must follow certain formalities to be legally enforceable. If your estate planning documents lack these formalities, they…
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Employee Appreciation Day: How to Show Your Nonprofit Staffers You Care

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If you manage a nonprofit undoubtedly you recognize that the mission couldn't be driven forward without the hard work by talented staffers. Indeed, human capital is typically a nonprofit's greatest asset! Today is National Employee Appreciation…