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Ken Gibson

Your Legacy – Stewards of the Future

July 30, 2021Ken GibsonCharitable Giving, Planned Givingbeneficiary designation, bequest, bequests, estate planning, planned giving, qualified charitable distribution, Required Minimum Distribution

Stewardship is a hallmark of the Masonic Fraternity.  When I took the helm of Washington Masonic Charities seven years ago, I quickly grew to appreciate our Masonic heritage, and the legacy that...

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Food for Though – Making a List for Life

July 8, 2021Ken GibsonCharitable Giving, Planned Giving

When you think about the people in your life who are important to you, have you written a plan to take care of them? How about the charities in your life? Don’t worry if you haven’t. Many...

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Prepare in a Year – Emergency Preparedness

June 30, 2021Ken GibsonUncategorized

The good people at Washington Emergency Management Division (WA EMD) have provided this guide for personal emergency preparedness in Washington.  This guide helps break down creating a plan in...

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Give Your IRA a Vacation

June 28, 2021Ken GibsonCharitable Giving, Planned GivingIRA, Masonic Charity, Required Minimum Distribution, RMD

Last year Congress gave your IRA a much-needed vacation. No one had to make a required minimum distribution from their IRAs. You may be one of those who enjoyed giving your required minimum...

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Use Your IRA to Create a Lasting Legacy

June 4, 2021Ken GibsonCharitable Giving, Planned GivingCharitable Gift, IRA, IRA Rollover, Leave a Legacy, Legacy Giving, planned giving
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Short Term, Part-Time and Full-Time Work Available

May 11, 2021Ken GibsonEmployment Opportunity

Brother Ron Davis of Fall City Lodge reached out to let us know that short-term, part-time, and full-time work is available immediately for people who are struggling to find work.  If you know...

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FEMA Provides Financial Assistance for COVID-19-Related Funeral Expenses Incurred After 1-20-2020

May 11, 2021Ken GibsonCommunity Benefit, Disaster Assistance, Masonic Outreach Services

FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20,2020.  If you have lost a loved-one due to COVID-19 and incurred funeral expenses after...

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A Solution to the SECURE Act and Beneficiary Inheritance Planning

May 11, 2021Ken GibsonCharitable Giving, Planned Giving

When it comes to retirement and planning things have a way of becoming complicated.  Consult your financial advisor, planner, CPA or attorney about what steps you should be considering when it...

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Thank You! Endowment Grows in 2021

May 6, 2021Ken GibsonCharitable Giving, Planned Givingbequests, charitable giving, donations, endowment, estate planning, planned giving, wills
May 1st was the beginning of Washington Masonic Charities' new fiscal year.  During the past 12 months, nearly $600,000 was contributed by individuals, Lodges, Masonic orders, and...
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WAMC Info for District Deputies

April 17, 2021Ken GibsonUncategorized
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