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by Bryon Swanson Here's a little secret . . . Estate planning doesn't have to be confusing. It's a process that is made up of three basic concepts:
Estate planning is a means to an end. It's within your control. You make it happen. The attorneys, accountants, and financial planners simply watch out for your best interests. They work for you. They make sure your desires and intentions are accomplished. Why Plan? Nothing illustrates the point better than a simple story. You can probably even change the names to fit a real family that you know. In 1991, Max and Charlotte had an average estate of $500,000. The way the economy took off during the years that followed, the assets have grown to $1,000,000. Max passed away in 1994 and left everything to Charlotte. Their two children will receive the assets when Charlotte goes to be with the Lord. If Charlotte leaves her simple "I love you" will in place, her estate will owe $125,250 in federal taxes exactly nine months after her death. If planning had been done prior to Max's death, most, if not all, of the tax could have been avoided. Even now, certain plans can be put into place to reduce the tax bill. And it does not have to be difficult. Do you need to find out more? A Simple "Yes" Can you answer "yes" to any of these simple questions?
One "yes" is enough to indicate a need to do planning. We Can Help Today, there are many options for help in estate planning. However, there is a difference in working with the professional staff of the Back to the Bible Foundation. We understand your commitment to being a steward of what the Lord has entrusted to your care. Create Your Stewardship Legacy Your specific desires and objectives can be accomplished through:
Remember, this is a process you control. You have the power to change lives forever--through the testimony to your own family and even in the teaching and preaching of God's powerful word. Professional advisors offer suggestions and help assemble your plan, but it all starts with you. May we be of help to you? Contact Us Consider the power of partnership. Create your legacy with the help of the Back to the Bible Foundation. We care about the vision God has given to you. We listen. We help bring your goals within reach. To get started, contact us at:
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