Is it better to give to charity during my lifetime or after death?
Nov 02, 2025
Balancing lifetime giving and legacy planning can help you achieve both immediate impact and long-term goals. Philanthropic Director Abby Axelrod-Wunderman highlights strategies, including donor-advised funds and charitable trusts, that offer flexibility, tax benefits and personal fulfillment.
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