Keep going: Why donor advised funds are still essential

Keep going: Why donor advised funds are still essential

For many CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and financial advisors, the end of 2025 brought a whirlwind of charitable planning activity among high-earner clients. That’s because many taxpayers wanted to maximize the tax benefits of their charitable donations before the...
Case study: A QCD conversion in action

Case study: A QCD conversion in action

If you know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) but have a hard time envisioning exactly what to say and do when they come up in a client conversation, you’re not alone. Whether you’re an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, at some point you will...
Bread and butter strategy—QCDs for clients 70½ and older

Bread and butter strategy—QCDs for clients 70½ and older

As the economic and legislative environment continues to evolve, advisors are sharpening every tool available to help clients meet both their financial and charitable goals. Provisions enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) have renewed focus on...