Providing for Our Children's Future
Ron and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement. While they felt their savings and investments would cover their needs, they wanted to make sure that their three children were provided for in the future. One afternoon, a gift planner met with them to thank them for their faithful gifts each year. The conversation turned to the couple's long-term planning goals.Ron: Our stock portfolio had appreciated significantly over the years. I wanted to pass these gains on to my family without paying a lot in gift or estate tax.
Ron: I also thought the plan was a good one. It would give our children time to learn how to save and invest their future inheritance. So, we set up a charitable lead trust plan that would begin paying our favorite charity income each year. The prospect of helping our children succeed in the future while providing for our favorite charitable cause made us pleased with our decision.
Is a charitable lead trust right for you?
A charitable lead trust can be an excellent part of many tax-planning strategies. If you have questions about lead trusts, please contact us.
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WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR GIFT TO ACCOMPLISH?
When you entrust your charitable gift to The Community Foundation, you have the flexibility to designate the purpose of your gift, and the confidence that The Community Foundation will carry out your plans for generations to come. Your gift can support a specific organization or cause, such as education or the arts, create a charitable fund that involves your children and grandchildren in a family tradition of philanthropy, or provide funds that The Community Foundation will use to address the changing needs of our community.