May 2013

Do you have questions about estate planning? Planned giving? Your will? Each month, we feature new articles and interactive features that cover these important but often neglected topics. We hope it will be a useful resource for you.

The IRA Charitable Rollover Is Back!

The charitable IRA rollover legislation allows you to transfer lifetime gifts up to $100,000 using funds from your individual retirement account (IRA) without undesirable tax effects. More...

Historical Figures Say: The Butler Did It

Tobacco heiress and Newport, R.I., debutante Doris Duke was known early in life as "the world's richest girl." Altruistically, she became quite a philanthropist, upon her death leaving all of her $1.2 billion fortune to charities. More...

Should Estate Planning Be Called Life Planning?

When you hear the phrase "estate planning," what comes to mind? Something that's done by railroad and hotel tycoons, perhaps? Maybe that reference is a bit dated. More...

Find a Gift That Works for You

If you would like to make a gift to support the long-term future of Hindu Heritage Endowment, you'll want to start by assessing your goals and wishes. To see which planned giving options suit you best, try ranking these benefits in order of importance to you: More...