Making sense of illness, death and taxes through the eyes of Attorney and Author, Melinda Gustafson Gervasi
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Donate It For Charity Auction?
Yesterday I was working with some new clients, and when I asked how they wanted the 1930 Model A Ford bequeathed we hit a road block. The car is "his" and he adores it. Neither his wife nor his children have any interest in it....he looked to me and said, "do you have any ideas?" I did. I suggested that he leave it to a specific charity for them to auction of as a fundraiser. He is considering the idea and will let me know next week. This is just a nice little story about how personal a will can be, and how simple things can make a difference in the operating budget of a non-profit.
Labels:
Collectibles,
Giving to Charity,
Wills
Melinda Gustafson Gervasi is a Madison attorney and author whose current practice focuses on estate planning and probate. She is committed to increasing the public’s understanding of estate planning and probate issues. In 2013 she released her first book, Middle Class Philanthropist where she illustrates how anyone can leave a legacy. Gustafson Gervasi Law Office, LLC, 5555 Odana Rd., Suite 205, Madison, WI 53719
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