Tag: charitable giving
Consider Charitable Donations in Your Estate Plan
Posted on December 7, 2020

For many people, the day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the winter holiday shopping season, and in most years, retail outlets attempt to lure customers by offering great “Black Friday” deals. “Small Business Saturday”—an event created by American Express—immediately follows Black Friday, and it is a day for shoppers to focus their spending on family-owned stores instead of major chains and big-box stores. “Cyber Monday”—a day dedicated to online shopping deals—is two days after Small Business Saturday. After more than a full weekend of consumerism, the day after Cyber […]
How to Write a Last Will and Testament in Illinois
Posted on October 22, 2013
“When an older man or woman passes away, usually he or she has a last will and testament, usually or just a will. All people above the age of 18, though, should have a will that can be updated when necessary. It is important for everyone to know how to write a will and what to put write in it. Even if a person does not have many belongings or money, a will can state what is to be done with a persons property and how that person wishes to […]