Five Ways You can Debunk the Silver Spoon Myth

Five Ways You can Debunk the Silver Spoon Myth What is the silver spoon myth? In a nutshell, many people have been lead to believe that only those with lots of possessions and property should have an estate plan. Are you picturing ornate silver serving sets, land ownership fit for a king or queen, grandiose … Continue reading Five Ways You can Debunk the Silver Spoon Myth

The Overlooked Fundraising Gem: Planned Giving

The Overlooked Fundraising Gem: Planned Giving If you are involved with a nonprofit – 501(c)(3) organization, listen up: Executive Directors, Development Directors, Church Leaders, Faith Based Leadership, Board Members, Donors and Supporters. Planned giving (click here for free eBook) is a form of fundraising that has adjusted to trends in charitable giving for generations. Through … Continue reading The Overlooked Fundraising Gem: Planned Giving

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

3 Ways to Deal With Table Talk This Thanksgiving

The holidays are right around the corner, and Thanksgiving has a special place in the hearts of many. What does the holiday mean for you and your family? Travel to your parents’ house by plane, train or automobile? Drive to your loved ones home for dinner across town? Stay home and prepare dinner and they … Continue reading 3 Ways to Deal With Table Talk This Thanksgiving

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

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