The term “probate” has taken on connotations that suggest something bordering on the sinister and best to be avoided. In fact, probate is a process by which a Will is proven and determined to be valid. Once the process is … Continue Reading →
Laurin M. McSwain (he/him) is a principal of Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain, Hass & Hanley, P.C. Laurin concentrates his practice in estate planning, probate, and estate administration. He is a member at the Cathedral of St. Philip and currently serves on the boards of the Alliance Of Christian Media/ Day 1, Friends of Cathedral Music, the Georgia Community Trust of BDI and the Advisory Board of the Schenck School. Learn more about the ECF Board of Directors.
Understanding Planned Giving vs. Legacy Giving
Planned Giving vs. Legacy Giving? How are donors to go about understanding planned giving vs. legacy giving? Aren’t most gifts by definition “planned?” The term “planned giving” has always annoyed me even though, as an estate planning attorney, I use … Continue Reading →