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Text Box: Misconceptions About Living Wills, Health Care Proxies and End-of-Life Decisions The tragedy of Terri Schiavo and the publicized legal battle that emerged between her family members of whether to withdraw life-sustaining measures, caused millions of clients to rush into preparing end-of-life documents. More... The Charitable Lead Trust: A Phenomenal Estate Planning Tool Of all the charitable planning tools, the charitable lead trust (CLT) is one of the more beneficial types of gifts. But, because of its complexity, it is also one of the least utilized planned gifts. More... Opportunities and Cautions for Gifts of Real Property Notwithstanding a heightened level of ownership of common stocks, bonds and mutual funds by Americans, a substantial percentage of personal wealth that is potentially available for charitable giving is still in the form of real property. More... Maximize Memorials for a Lasting Influence Individuals who want to make memorial gifts in honor of a loved one need our compassionate guidance as advisors during a difficult time. Using the proper techniques, as professional advisors we can direct donors toward a much more influential and meaningful gift than they may originally have in mind. Memorial gifts can bring a sense of togetherness, closure and satisfaction to your clients. More... Charitable Remainder Trusts: Robust Yet Underused Scenarios Charitable gifts, like financial plans, should be tailored to individual circumstances and can often improve the client’s position. This article features novel client situations in which a charitable remainder trust (CRT) is used to save the day. As is true with any creative planning idea, these techniques work in these particular circumstances, but they hopefully will lead you to recommend a charitable gift, particularly a CRT, in situations where it may not be immediately obvious. More... Lessons From the Experts Charitable planning can be one of the most satisfying areas in which an advisor can practice. Charitable planning is a specialty, however, with technical rules and an abundance of potential pitfalls. The purpose of this article is to alert you to some of the pitfalls you may encounter, enabling you to do a better job for your clients. More...

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Supporting LSNF will promote dignity, self-sufficiency and justice through civil legal services for those with no place else to turn. Always remember that legal assistance stabilizes families and communities, saves taxpayers money, helps prevent legal problems that would otherwise further clog the courts, and helps people become self-sufficient and participate effectively in society. Legal services are essential to the ultimate success of other service providers. LSNF is always working with the other social service providers to remove the barriers that may prevent people from participating in programs designed to assist them.

If you have any questions regarding your donation, please contact John Fenno, Director of Development at john@lsnf.org or call (850) 385-9007 ext. 15.

· Retained Life Estate

One of your valued possessions, your home, can become a valued gift to LSNF even while you are still living in it, and even if you want your spouse or other survivor to live there for life. This arrangement is called a retained life estate. More...

· Charitable Lead Trust

If your goal is to provide an inheritance for your children, but you would also like to make a significant charitable gift through your estate, find out how a charitable lead trust can help you satisfy both objectives. It's a charitable lead trust that can provide a significant charitable gift through your estate and provide an inheritance to your children. More...

· Charitable Gift Annuity

The concept of the charitable gift annuity in America dates back to 1843, when a merchant in Boston first donated a gift of money to the American Bible Society in exchange for a flow of income. Today, the concept includes valuable tax benefits for donors. But perhaps more valuable than the financial advantages is the satisfaction donors gain by helping to continue our mission and good works. More...

· Bequests

Leave your legacy by making a gift in your will to friends, family and charitable organizations. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to remember those you care about most. More...

· Pooled Income Fund

When you contribute to the pooled income fund for LSNF, you receive an income for the rest of your life, as well as a current income tax deduction. You make a meaningful gift to us—a gift that also gives back to you. More...

· Donor Advised Funds:

The Fund That Listens to You

Gone are the days when only people with millions of dollars and names like Rockefeller, Kennedy or Gates could establish family foundations from which to spread their wealth. Now mainstream Americans with a fraction of the resources can take an active role in benefiting their communities through donor advised funds. More...

· Wealth Replacement Trust

Perhaps you would like to make a sizable contribution to LSNF now to help meet our current needs, but you don't want to reduce the estate you will pass to your family. The solution? Purchase life insurance. More...

· Charitable Remainder Trust

What are your plans for the future? While there is no single way to achieve all of your personal and financial goals, there is one strategy that can meet many of your needs. It's called a charitable remainder trust. In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support. More...