CDA Foundation
Creating Smiles...Changing Lives
CDA Foundation News volume 2 issue 3 July 24, 2009
The CDA Foundation offers several ways to learn more about family estate giving options, including the Estate Planning Basics seminar on Friday, September 11 at CDA Presents San Francisco as well as our Web site.
 

Do you have questions about estate planning? Your will?

   
 
   

Each month, we feature new articles and interactive features that cover such topics. We hope it will be a useful resource for you.

New This Month...

Use Your IRA to Help Others

If you are 70½ or older, we hope you’ll take advantage of this gift that lets you witness the benefits of your generosity.

Giving In Tough Times Can Provide More for Your Heirs and Cut Taxes

Americans today are anxious about their money. Their stock values are falling and their 401(k) plans are so low that it’s hard to open the quarterly statements. It may be the wrong time to think about charitable giving—or is it?

Communicating Estate and Gift Planning Decisions to Family

Discussing financial information with your family may be difficult, but sharing your plans now avoids misunderstandings and heartache later. Here are steps you should take to make the conversation go smoothly.

Trustful Sources for Philanthropic Advice

If you’re thinking about making a charitable gift—whether it’s a donation we can use today or a gift to us in your will—where should you turn to get objective advice on how to do the most good for those in need and also realize your personal goals? You can depend on these three resources to be ready when you are.