I used to think of legacy as something we left behind. But not anymore.What’s the purpose of family? I sometimes ask that question of the families that I work with. The answers vary but often center on ideas like love, support, care, companionship–even fun. While those answers are good, I think there are bigger ideas that …
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What’s the purpose of family?When I ask that question, the answers are many and varied.To teach valuesTo reflect God’s imageTo provide supportTo reproduce the speciesTo have funTo train future generationsAll of those are true and right. But is there a bigger purpose above and beyond those ideas. I’ll sometimes say that in our world today, …
When I sit down with families who are preparing estate plans, the hardest question they face is how much they will leave their children. This question is full of emotion. For some parents, the inheritance question is a way to make up for guilt for what they feel is their improper parenting. For some, the …
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Has your spouse or a family member ever said to you, “What do I do when you’re gone? Who do I call? Where do I find all the family’s information? How do I take care of things?” I know my wife has posed such questions to me. Making sure your loved ones know the answers to these questions …
6 generations of business success.We tend to not think like that. In America, often the mantra has been build to sell—not build to hold, or build for purpose.In 1897, Isaac Van Westenbrugge established a butter and egg delivery service in Grand Rapids, Michigan. By 1916, Ben Gordon, 16, joined the company sweeping floors, unloading margarine, …
Christian organizations face immense pressure to compromise on their mission and biblical principles.At Focus on the Family, our roots run deep, grounded in a steadfast commitment to our mission and values since our inception in 1977. As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of Christian ministry, we understand the importance of safeguarding our legacy and remaining …
If you have a traditional IRA than I’m sure you know about the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) that begins as age 73 – this withdrawal MUST be taken annually to avoid IRS penalties and comes out as taxable income.This can be great if you need the additional funds, but it can also create some challenges …
I gathered with a group of legacy planners from around the country just recently. The conversation was robust, and they articulated many common themes. One theme came up again and again: Relational health in a family is of first importance if they are to succeed across generations.Often, though, relational health gets placed behind the transfer …
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What’s the purpose of family?When I ask that question at the beginning of The Power of Your Family Legacy workshop, the answers are many and varied.To teach valuesTo reflect God’s imageTo provide supportTo reproduce the speciesTo have funTo train future generationsAll of those are true and right. But is there a bigger purpose above and beyond those …
I think most people default to dipping into their checking account when making a charitable gift. But there’s a smarter way to give that can make your donation go further and give you a double tax benefit.When you make a gift of stock, you repurpose dollars that would go towards paying capital gains tax directly …
Determining the Amount of an Inheritance for Children It’s one of the most common questions I get: how much should I leave my children? You may know this all too well already, but it can be surprisingly difficult to decide on the amount of inheritance to leave to your children.I can’t tell you how many …
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One Simple Key to Passing on Your Family Vision Families with a multi-generational vision know that it takes buy-in from the members of the family “team.”Generation 1 may have dreamed up an inspiring vision for their family, but it won’t do much good if they don’t successfully transfer it to Generations 2 and 3.(I’ll address …
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Drafting an estate plan isn’t something most people get excited about. I don’t know many who are eager to think about their passing, or to wade through all those legal documents. I believe including a “legacy letter” can help a lot. Let me explain.Think about it. You sit down with a lawyer to plan your …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXPZUZ79Udo&t=49s%20Marriage 911 is a faith-based mentoring program that incorporates biblical teaching, time-tested principles, and counselor-approved practices to guide mature Christians as they mentor hurting couples. Built around the core Hope Restored intensive concepts and the book 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage by Dr. Robert Paul and Dr. Greg Smalley, this mentor-led program isn’t …
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