Christianity is about giving. John 3:16 begins “For God so loved the world, that he gave…” God gave. Through His generosity, we are given the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
A will is a legally executed document that disposes of an individual’s property according to stated desires. Wills can be short, long, clear or complicated. Not having a valid will can lead to a costly, time-consuming and relationship-damaging process.
As record numbers of individuals enter their retirement years, many are discovering that IRA's, 403b plans and other retirement plans, coupled with Social Security, will not provide adequate income.
In learning how to accomplish your desires it is vital to surround yourself with wise counsel. There is no better counsel than prayerful consultation with God. After all, He has granted us His property to use and manage. We are His stewards, managers and trustees.
A Revocable Living Trust has a number of benefits; among those, it is an excellent charitable giving tool. When you have cared for the dependency needs of your family, you may wish to include charitable distribution instructions in your Revocable Living Trust. By so doing, you avoid probate costs and delays.
Here’s an interesting exercise to help with your stewardship planning. Place everything you own (titled to you and/or your spouse) on your kitchen table. Wait, that will not work; instead, place pieces of paper that represent your ownership. Each piece of paper should have at least one thing in common: somewhere your name appears on it as the owner. Next, it is time to create 5 separate stacks.
