by Great Plains | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, Charitable Giving, IRA, Tax
Now is the perfect time to consider your charitable giving for 2022. Getting started now gives you plenty of time to thoughtfully consider which charities matter most to you. It also gives you time to implement strategies to lower your tax bill and make the most of...
by Great Plains | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Power of Attorney
A key issue in preparing a Power of Attorney, or “POA,” is determining whether it will become effective 1) immediately or 2) only if you become unable to act for yourself. The second option is often referred to as a “springing” POA. A “springing” POA does not become...
by Great Plains | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Retirement
As the population of older adults in the United States continues to increase, more and more seniors are moving to some sort of retirement community. Whether you are looking to move to such a community or you are looking for a community for a loved one, there are some...
by Great Plains | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog
“Plans are nothing; planning is everything” – Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting with the first call you receive from the nurse’s office at your child’s school, most parents are acutely familiar with the anxiety of having their child experience an injury or...
by Great Plains | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog, Tax, Trust
“When it comes to divide an estate, the politest men quarrel.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson For many families, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next can be a subject that creates a great deal of anxiety, confusion or other unintended emotional...
by Great Plains | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog, Trust
Making the right choice in a trustee is critical to the ultimate success of your estate plan. You want to be confident that in your absence your wishes will be carried out efficiently and thoughtfully, and your loved ones will be taken care of. Among other things, a...
