John M. Hodgson, Q.C.
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Is giving 50 percent enough for the very wealthy?
Regardless of your level of wealth, asset-based philanthropy should be conducted free of public pressure.
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Charitable Giving, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingPhilanthropy is personal; fundraising is social
There are two types of charitable giving: personal and social. Gifts that are part of the estate plan are typically a form of personal giving. By contrast, most traditional charity fundraising uses a social giving model. Both are equally important, but it is helpful to make the conceptual distinction when helping clients to include philanthropy in their estate plans…..
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Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingPerpetual Testamentary Charitable Trusts
When making charitable gifts by Will, many donors wish to ensure that their gift has a long-term meaningful impact that will enable charitable activities to be carried out long after their deaths…..
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Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingDonor Advised Funds are iPads; Testamentary Charitable Trusts are Commodores
The paradox of the donor advised fund is its flexibility provides greater certainty that the donor’s charitable intentions will be served over time…..
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Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingInforming Charities About Bequests
Only 1 out of 10 donors inform the charities they have named in their will about the pending bequest. Why are donors so reticent to tell charitable beneficiaries about their estate plans? This reluctance often gets in the way of prudent planning and a satisfying philanthropic experience. Clients have many reasons for not informing their charitable beneficiaries. A will is private document. Even family beneficiaries are unaware of estate details. ….
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