Charitable Giving on a Grand (and Not-So-Grand) Scale

Okay, I wanted to let all of my clients know about a great real estate opportunity in the south of England. If any of you are in the market for an English village, I'm happy to represent you in the transaction. :)

Actually, the history of this parcel of land is very interesting, and for those that don't know, much of our property law here in the states has its origin in the English feudal system. It is fascinating stuff for property geeks like me, anyway.

And, of course, I was compelled to write about the sale of this estate as it is currently owned by a charitable trust created, presumably by a will, when English cricketer Herbert Blagrave died with no heirs. While most of us don't have an estate valued at tens of millions of dollars, it is another example of how you can leave a legacy, no matter how small.

We draft all varieties of charitable trusts here at Spencer Anderson & Buhr. But even if your estate doesn't warrant the creation of its own trust, we are always happy to help you get creative when it comes to charitable planning. In fact, it is one of my favorite things to do with my clients, and I believe one of the most satisfying things you will do in your life, even if the charity or charities won't see the benefit until your legacy is realized.