The Five Ws of Planned Giving for Your Nonprofit

Are you curious about Planned Giving and how your nonprofit can get started with a program? If so, I have prepared a presentation for an upcoming event and I would like to share it with you. Click the link below to get your free download (pdf): The Five Ws of Planned Giving: Who is involved … Continue reading The Five Ws of Planned Giving for Your Nonprofit

Change Happens: Why you Should Update Your Estate Plan

A question that I am asked on a regular basis is, “How Often Should I Update my Estate Plan?” The question is not as clear-cut as you may think. Here is some information to keep in mind: Life: Weddings, births, new job, divorce, family dynamics, retirement, business ownership, new assets, illness, and death. Change Happens. … Continue reading Change Happens: Why you Should Update Your Estate Plan

Happy New Year!

The Law Office of Aquanetta J. Betts wishes you and your family a very Happy New Year - full of: Good Health Peace Happiness Prosperity Much Success  Happy New Year! 2016 - Aquanetta J. Betts, Esquire is an attorney licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Visit www.abettslaw.com for more information and sign up for the … Continue reading Happy New Year!

The Countdown Begins – 21 Days Until the Ad Hoc Committee on Nonprofit Organization’s Seminar – The National Bar Association’s 89th Annual Convention & Exhibits in Atlanta

                  Mark you calendar and set your alarm for the event below: July 31, 2014 -10:30 am -12 pm – Come and join Aquanetta J. Betts, Esquire and the Ad Hoc Committee on Nonprofit Organizations at the National Bar Association’s 89th Annual Convention & Exhibits in Atlanta. … Continue reading The Countdown Begins – 21 Days Until the Ad Hoc Committee on Nonprofit Organization’s Seminar – The National Bar Association’s 89th Annual Convention & Exhibits in Atlanta

6 Things you Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

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We are living longer these days. Active lifestyles, healthy eating, medical advances and genetics are all playing a role in longer life expectancies for many people. With that in mind, how has your family been affected by Alzheimer’s? If you are fortunate, you may be asking: what is Alzheimer’s and why should I care? Alzheimer's … Continue reading 6 Things you Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

Digital Assets Worth Their Weight in the Cloud – How Much are Yours Worth?

You may be wondering, what are digital assets? More importantly, why should I care? Nowadays, you likely have them all over the place. If you are reading this post, chances are you already have an extensive digital life online. Some examples of digital assets include: Email accounts; pictures; webpages; blogs; online storage accounts; social network … Continue reading Digital Assets Worth Their Weight in the Cloud – How Much are Yours Worth?

7 Estate Planning Items for Your Summer Checklist

Finally the weather around the country is warming up. The snow and ice in the Northeast was relentless this winter. Hospital emergency rooms, chiropractors offices and pharmacies were bombarded with patients suffering from broken bones, sprains and other injuries caused by falling on ice. What a relief to see the snow, ice and sleet finally … Continue reading 7 Estate Planning Items for Your Summer Checklist

Aquanetta J. Betts, Esquire, is one of the presenters at the National Bar Association’s 89th Convention in Atlanta, Georgia

Aquanetta J. Betts, Esquire, is one of the presenters at the National Bar Association’s 89th Convention in Atlanta, Georgia: The Nonprofit Organizations Committee’s presentation is slated to be a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar on July 31, 2014, with CLE credits available: Non-Profit Mergers and Acquisitions: A Survival Strategy for African American Institutions  Objective: Information … Continue reading Aquanetta J. Betts, Esquire, is one of the presenters at the National Bar Association’s 89th Convention in Atlanta, Georgia