An Abstract from “Insights from the 2018 Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy1” Women are shifting the balance of values in communities, businesses, markets and philanthropy, their impact amplified by accelerating economic power and leadership visibility. By Phil Tobin, Chairman/President – iGiftFund As business owners and executives, philanthropists, investors, community and civic leaders, women are [...]
Phil Tobin – Founder/Chairman of iGiftFund Today there are nearly 1,000 public charities that sponsor DAFs, the fastest-growing and most active philanthropic vehicle in America…but not all sponsor programs are alike. With so many sponsors to pick from, the task of recommending a sponsor as steward of your client’s philanthropic legacy is not an easy [...]
Aligning your heirs around a guiding purpose for your family wealth and identifying philanthropic missions can help ensure successful wealth transfer for generations to come. By Phil Tobin This article is the second in a series taken from The One Page Legacy Plan by Phil Tobin, a free downloadable eBook from iGiftFund. In this piece, [...]
Clients can convert their traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs regardless of income or marital status. One of the biggest stumbling blocks in deciding to convert, is their reluctance to pay taxes on the converted amounts. You may be interested in learning that your client can offset the increased federal tax liability by opening a companion [...]
This article explores two strategies for family philanthropy, the Private Foundation (PF) and the Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and how these effective and meaningful tools for family philanthropy can help your clients increase the likelihood for the successful transfer of their family wealth. Most material on this subject addresses these two strategies as an “either [...]
Sound asset stewardship and family unity each play a tremendous role in successful generational wealth transfer. Here’s why philanthropic giving can contribute to both of those goals. This article is the third in a series taken from The One Page Legacy Plan by Phil Tobin, a free downloadable eBook from iGiftFund. In this piece, [...]
What will happen to your established wealth in generations to come? By working together with family and trusted financial advisors, you can boil the future of your wealth down to a single page. By Phil Tobin This article is the first in a series taken from The One Page Legacy Plan by Phil Tobin, a [...]
A family mission statement is a critical part of successful wealth transfer, uniting all family members and heirs around a common, agreed-upon purpose – and it’s the foundation of your enduring legacy. This article is the fifth in a series taken from The One Page Legacy Plan by Phil Tobin, a free downloadable eBook from [...]
Making critical, successful decisions when it comes to wealth transfer and inheritance depends on a comprehensive understanding of what makes up that wealth. Here’s what you—and your heirs—should know. This article is the fourth in a series taken from The One Page Legacy Plan by Phil Tobin, a free downloadable eBook from iGiftFund. In [...]
It’s the week before Christmas. One of your favorite clients, Bill Smith, calls to tell you that he just received an unexpected year-end bonus of $175,000 and he is concerned about this taxable event. He wants your advice on charitable giving options. With only a few days left, the clock is ticking. What advice can [...]