Charitable giving allows you to assist the people and organizations that have come to mean the most to you over the course of your life. It represents a thoughtful expression of your values and can ensure your legacy for generations to come. If done properly, it can also be an excellent way to significantly lower taxes, so that the greatest possible amount of your gift is available for the recipients of your generosity, and at the same time, more of your hard-earned wealth is preserved for you and your loved ones. Some of the benefits of giving to charity, and the advantages of having an experienced estate planning attorney design your charitable giving plan, include: Memorializing your family name Reducing capital gains or estate taxes Supporting causes and institutions important to you and other family members Allowing you to make charitable contributions while you are alive and after you are
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