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February 12, 2025

February Newsletter
Resolutions are easy to make but much more challenging to keep. In fact, according to a 2023 poll from Forbes Health, most people give up resolutions after less than four months. If creating or updating your estate plan in the New Year is one of your 2025 resolutions, now is the time to act. Contact me today to ensure you keep that resolution and have the best, most effective plan in place—before you need it.
If making a charitable gift is also on your radar for 2025, you may want to consider a QCD—or Qualified Charitable Distribution. Read the article below to explore a QCD’s benefits, including potentially reducing tax liabilities.
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Optimizing Tax Strategy and Charitable Giving with a Donor-Advised Fund
When developing a charitable giving strategy, there are a number of approaches and solutions to consider, depending on your unique circumstances. Let’s take a look at one option that may be worth considering—a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).

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Beware of These Top Tax Scams When Filing Your Taxes
The IRS produces a list of its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams each year. These scams tend to spike from December through April, but they can—and do—happen year-round. It’s wise to be familiar with the latest list of common issues—and take some simple steps to stay safe from them.