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Recent Commentary

CRT as the Beneficiary of an IRA

Thursday, February 6, 2025
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Naming a CRT as an IRA beneficiary can provide an income stream for heirs, and may be one of the few ways to "stretch" the payout from an IRA over a beneficiary's life expectancy.

Charitable Pledges: Are They Deductible? Are They Enforceable?

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Certain charitable pledges are enforceable by the charity.

CRT Pays to Charity Now and Later

Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Donors transfer mutual funds to a CRT, making significant gifts to charity now and later.

An Insider's Guide to an Effective Charitable Gift Annuity Program

Friday, October 15, 2010

An efficient and well‐marketed CGA program will lead to more satisfied donors and more dollars for your organization. This article provides specific steps that a large or small organization can take to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its CGA program. Topics addressed include: getting support from a board of directors, gift administration and accounting, choosing and working with a service provider, compliance, marketing, data collection, and staff training.