Get Your Head Out of Your Assets: An Illustrated Guide Turn Your Valuable Assets into Charitable Gifts

It is estimated that 90% of our country’s wealth is in noncash assets. The conversion of these noncash assets to charitable gifts is important in relieving the many charitable needs in the world. Enormous impact on charitable needs can be realized from this untapped resource. Get Your Head out of Your Assets begins with a definition of cash and noncash assets and methodically describes, in illustrations and words, charitable giving strategies using your cash and noncash assets, starting with cash and ending with charitable lead trusts. Each section contains: *A Definition *An Illustration *Steps on How to Plan a Gift *Benefits to a Donor *Benefits to a Charity *Tips to Manage Your Gift A glossary of charitable giving terms and definitions is included at the end of the book. Converting your assets into charitable gifts can make a difference. Through the information in this book, individuals, charities, attorneys, and tax and financial professionals can make a better world.