Where there’s a will, there’s a way. You may be surprised to learn you can support the Franciscans with a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime. You won’t have to write a check today, change your lifestyle,…
Read MoreThursday, March 31, 2022, 12:00-1:15 PM EST Join us from the comfort of your home for this online seminar. Fr. Bill Farris,OFM Estate Planning: A Primer Powers of attorney, wills, and trusts. From the…
Read MorePhoto by Jonathan Borba by Pexels Having an estate plan and a plan for end-of-life decisions will provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Estate plans are not just for the wealthy and creating a…
Read MoreFriars Jeremy Harrington and Phil Wilhelm serve in the Detroit area. Supporting the Franciscans There are many benefits of making IRA gifts to the Franciscans. With an IRA gift, you can: • Transfer up to $100,000 tax-free, so…
Read MorePhoto by Katie E from Pexels Deciding if you need a will More than half of Americans don’t have wills. But do you really need one? If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, then you need…
Read MoreBr. Philip Wilhelm, OFM, packs up groceries for families in need. Donor-Advised Funds, also known as DAFs, have emerged as a popular tool for charitable giving. Several advantages of using donor-advised funds to conduct your philanthropy include: Favorable…
Read MoreGiving appreciated stock you have held for more than a year is better than giving cash. If you own stocks that have appreciated since you purchased them, consider these reasons for giving stock to your favorite charity instead of…
Read MoreWhat is an effective estate plan? Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Everyone can benefit from an estate plan that ensures your affairs will be cared for should you become incapacitated during life – and your assets…
Read MorePlan ahead Your support has been invaluable to the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province, so we want to share how many of our other supporters are making an impact. This year, making gifts to charity from…
Read MoreLeave a Legacy Before this year’s CARES Act waived required minimum distributions (RMD), IRA owners over 70 ½ could support their favorite charities with a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) and lower their income taxes. But should you still make…
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