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Philanthropy has built remarkable educational institutions, cured deadly diseases and continues to fund research and facilities dedicated to our health. Our generosity also funds religious, environmental and social efforts from sea to shining sea. Yet, the vast majority of Americans are not able to give as much as they would like.
The truth is that while many are limited by the realities of a day-to-day budget, a little careful planning today makes it possible for almost anyone to do more in the future to help those you love including family, friends and charity. Click here to read about the most frequent gifts that are made in a will or trust.
In recent years, the living trust has become increasingly popular, and a living trust may be an ideal planning tool for you and your family for many reasons. Read about Four of the Reasons You May Need a Living Trust here.
IRA Rollover Explanation and Q&A (1/10/2013)
Click here for additional information about the new IRA Rollover provisions with donor scenarios.
Fiscal Cliff Update (1/7/2013)
The end of the year is approaching and if Congress fails to enact new tax legislation, On January 1, 2013, both the Senate and House passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). The bill resolved the "fiscal cliff" and includes a number of provisions that will be favorable for philanthropy and charitable giving. Click here to get an overview of the approved fiscal cliff law as it pertains to income, gift and estate taxes.
Resuscitating the IRA Charitable Rollover (10/27/2012)
Like the eleventh hour revival of the 2010 law, Congress could include a special rule that allows transfers made through early 2013 to be treated as if made in 2012 - but there is no certainty that it will. This Tax Alert summarizes the rules regarding Charitable IRA Rollovers before it expired on December 31, 2011 and suggests planning strategies to preserve its benefits in the event Congress extends the law retroactively.
Source: National Wealth Planning Strategies, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
2011-2012 MUSC Rankings & Accomplishments (8/29/2012)
U.S. News & World Report: MUSC is state's number one hospital (7/17/2012)
Recognition also includes four national rankings, first place showing for Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metro area.
MUSC has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country's best hospitals (top 50) in the treatment of ear/nose/throat disorders, nephrology, cardiology and heart surgery, and gastroenterology. Fewer than 150 of the nation's 5,000 hospitals are nationally ranked in at least one of 16 medical specialties. To read the entire article and to see MUSC scores and rankings, click here.
MUSC Children's Hospital makes top rankings (6/8/2012)
MUSC Children's Hospital was again ranked in the top 20 hospitals for children's heart programs in U.S. News Media Group's 2012-2013 edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals, along with a first-time top 50 ranking for the pediatric gastroenterology program. Click heading to read full story.
For a comprehensive list of Charleston-based professional advisors associated with MUSC, please click here.
25 Documents to Leave Behind for Loved Ones (7/9/2011)
According to a new article in the Wall Street Journal, the twenty-five item list below details the documents all individuals should begin collecting and organizing to ensure that loved ones can one day find and follow existing estate plans and other end-of-life instructions:
