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Estate Planning: Just Five Easy Steps from Start to Finish

You need an estate plan. You need an estate plan. If I haven’t yet fully convinced you that you need an estate plan, consider many other reputable sources. Following the brutal infighting over his estate, Prince would probably tell you…
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Retirement Benefit Plans and Charitable Giving

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Iowans’ retirement benefit plans hold tremendous wealth. Your IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and so on, could have a huge impact on the charities you care about most. Nonprofits should be aware that retirement benefit plans are incredibly underutilized…
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Read GoFisch: November 2018 Newsletter

The November edition of GoFisch is live! This month's edition features: #GivingTuesday tips for nonprofit pros and donors (& an inspiring video) How to make estate planning part of a new Thanksgiving tradition 25 Days of Giving…
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You Need a Financial Power of Attorney ASAP

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What is a financial power of attorney? A financial power of attorney is a legal document that designates someone to handle your financial decisions on your behalf. What happens if I don’t have a financial power of attorney? If you do not…
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9 Reasons You Need a Lawyer to Write your Estate Plan

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“The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.” --Shakespeare, Henry VI This line is oft-quoted to suggest the Bard felt contempt for lawyers. But, it’s notable that Will, one of the most acclaimed writers of the English language,…
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Familiarize Yourself with Fiduciary Duties

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A fiduciary role is one of the highest, strongest relationships between people. It is a role involving the highest care and the greatest importance. The people you choose to fulfill these roles should be carefully considered; they should be…