So you’ve decided to get your items in order for planning your estate. You’ve done your research, but the mounds of information thrown at you leaves you wondering, What do I do now? Knowing what documents you need is a crucial first step in the process. Why are estate planning… Read More

In IR-2016-144 the IRS outlined its successful efforts to fight identity theft in 2016 and explained plans for future battles. The IRS 2016 Security Summit produced multiple initiatives to limit identity theft. Several of the initiatives were successful. Theft Affidavit – The number of taxpayers who file affidavits with the… Read More

Lyle Gansko is no stranger to hard work. When he was 16, he started helping a local farmer with his daily chores. It wasn’t long before Lyle worked multiple jobs—raising hogs and cows as well as farming corn and beans. He eventually saved enough money to buy the farm he… Read More

There are many ways we could spend our hard-earned money—from cruise vacations and cabaret dinner shows to expensive cars and fancy clothes. And there are many ways we could use our gifts and talents and spend our time. But I believe everything, including our testimonies, belongs to God; we… Read More

A living trust, also known as a revocable living trust, is one of the most common and important planning tools for families. Almost everyone should have a will, but for people with medium and larger estates, there are some additional advantages to having a living trust. First, a… Read More

A planned gift is any major gift made during a donor’s lifetime, or at death, as part of the donor’s overall financial planning, estate planning or both. In most cases, planned gifts enable donors to receive specific tax benefits during their lifetime and enable them to make a more… Read More

Your estate consists of all the assets you own and control when you pass away. You may choose to entrust your heirs with your assets through four key methods: 1. Enter Into Joint Tenancy Joint tenancy is the most popular way for two or more persons to own the same… Read More

Creating the ideal charitable estate plan for you and your family requires great care. The gift plan needs to fit you like a glove. It should make sense and contribute to the satisfaction of knowing that you are carrying out God’s will, all while supporting your loved ones… Read More

When planning the future of your estate, one question inevitably arises: how much should you leave to your children? According to financial experts, estates in middle-class America range from $400,000 to $600,000 in value. In most cases, two to three children serve as the top heirs of the estate,… Read More