Charitable Remainder Trust with Kristina Hess (audio)

The Benefits of a Charitable Remainder Trust Listen as Jack and Kristina walk through a scenario where a charitable remainder trust could benefit his clients who are interested in downsizing their primary residence. The benefits of a Charitable Remainder Trust include: Eliminate capital gains taxes on the amount going into …

Global Giving … The Ins and Outs of Charity Around the World

From the Desk of San Diego, Del Mar/Carmel Valley Trust Attorney, San Diego Estate Planning Group, KR Hess Law — Kristina R. Hess The Ins and Outs of Global Giving Earthquakes…  Tsunamis… Typhoons… We watch in horror as these natural disasters and the human suffering they bring unfold before our …

Gifting to Nieces and Nephews

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You (and them) From the Desk of San Diego Trust and Estate Lawyer, Kristina R. Hess  Picture this scenario… You’ve worked hard, saved and managed to accumulate some wealth. You’re not a robber baron by any means but you’re comfortable.  Your siblings haven’t fared as well and …

Happy Thanksgiving! Inspiring Generosity

From the Desk of San Diego Probate and Trust Attorney, Kristina R. Hess, of KR Hess Law, PC. Happy Thanksgiving! I say this every year, but Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday.  Expressing Gratitude is so important and allows us to open our minds and hearts to all of our blessings …

Organ Donation, Facebook Helps Boost Organ Donations

From the Desk of San Diego Estate Planning Attorney, Kristina Hess… On May 1, 2012, Facebook asked FB users to sign up to donate organs.  There is a shortage of available organs for people in desperate need of life-saving organs.  Over 100,000 people in the United States alone are waiting …