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Framework for a Legacy: Your Art Collection & Estate Planning

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If you're growing an art collection it brings up an interesting situation: how do you incorporate your prized pieces into your estate plan? Sure, you likely don't have an authentic da Vinci, Renoir, or Klimt just hanging in your living room,…
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Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day with Estate Planning

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When you own a pet, every day is a celebration of your furry/feathery/fuzzy friend...except maybe when they leave a stain on the new carpet. But, today is National Love Your Pet Day, which means it's a special reason to celebrate! So after you're…
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What to do with Donors While Waiting for Tax-Exempt Status

Applying for tax-exempt status from the IRS is both exciting and an anticipatory waiting game. Even if you answer every question on Form 1023 and pay the correct filing fee it can take about 180 days to get a determination letter—the official…
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Happy Presidents Day: Learn From George Washington's Estate Plan

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Happy Presidents Day! Even if you don't have today off of work on this federal holiday, it's a good day to think about the first and pretty incredible leader of the United States, George Washington. First recognized by Congress in 1885, the…
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Love & Estate Planning: A Match Made in the Perfect Playlist

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Speaking of the most romantic holiday of the year, I've really LOVED writing the #PlanningForLove series in the lead up to Valentine's Day this year. We've been able to cover some super important aspects of an estate plan and how, oddly enough,…
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Estate Planning: On Valentine's Day Skip the Heart Box & Go for Secure Storage

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Thanks for reading the #GoFisch blog! Now through February 14 I’m sharing how flowers, jewelry, or chocolate are not the only gifts that say, “I love you.” While not explicitly romantic, a personalized, quality estate plan speaks to that…