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Personal Planner

Trusts To Protect Children Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. More ...

Sale and Unitrust Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

The Retirement Unitrust Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

Generous IRA Gift Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, Via Christi Foundation shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.

Property Turns Into Income Miranda Jackson lived in the family home where she and her husband had raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property. More on Property Turns Into Income >>.

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