{"id":5454,"date":"2021-11-05T17:57:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T17:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/?p=5454"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:38:02","slug":"gifting-and-philanthropic-solutions","status":"publish","type":"rbcwm_solutions","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/gifting-and-philanthropic-solutions","title":{"rendered":"Gifting and philanthropic solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block rbc-hero-wm  rbc-hero-overlap rbc-hero-overlap-mobile rbc-hero-nm2huiv71 hide-mobile-energy-lines rbc-overlap-zindex-1\"><style>\n\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(180deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71 .rbc-hero-energy-lines.rbc-hero-energy-lines-left {\n\t\t\ttransform: scaleX(-1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@media (max-width: 991px) {\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.rbc-hero-has-image-full.hide-mobile-energy-lines .rbc-hero-energy-lines {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-img-wrap::after {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 0deg, #023169 0%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before,\n            .wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .container .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 180deg, #023169 0%, rgba( 94, 120, 131, 0 ) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-nm2huiv71.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-card {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #023169;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row no-gutters\"><div class=\"col-lg-12 rbc-hero-card-content\"><div class=\"rbc-card rbc-hero-card rbc-hero has-content\"><div class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body\"><div class=\"rbc-hero-body-content\"><h1 class=\"rbc-hero-title\"><span>Gifting and philanthropic solutions<\/span><\/h1><span class=\"rbc-hero-category\"><span>Trust and estate planning services<\/span><\/span><div class=\"rbc-hero-breadcrumb link-chev-left\"><div class=\"rbc-icon mr-half\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fal fa-angle-left\" style=\"color:#006ac3\"><\/i><\/div><span style=\"color:#006ac3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/\">Solutions<\/a><\/span><\/div><hr class=\"rbc-hero-hr hr-mini bdr-accent\"\/>\n<p>Make a positive difference for the people and causes you care about. Discover how giving can complement your wealth and legacy planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rbc-hero-img-wrap col-lg-5 order-2 order-lg-1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-image-block rbc-block rbc-block-image rbc-block-grey rbc-block-flush-bottom rbc-block-image-bleed rbc-block-image-mobile-top content-detail has-block-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"container rbc-block-image-container\"><div class=\"row justify-content-between h-100 no-gutters\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-block-image-content rbc-block-image-content rbc-block-image-content-center col-lg-6 order-2 order-lg-1\"><div class=\"rbc-block-image-bleed-body wrap\">\n<p>Charitable giving is a powerful way for you to create a legacy and carry your family name into the future. As a bonus, it\u2019s a great financial tool for tax considerations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/solutions\/estate-planning-services\">estate planning<\/a>. An RBC Wealth Management financial advisor can help you include charitable giving as part of your overall wealth plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By including philanthropy and gift giving in the wealth planning process, you can create a living legacy to provide for your favorite organizations and loved ones. A legacy that offers support today, tomorrow and well into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-define-your-giving-plan\">Define your giving plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve worked hard and invested carefully to achieve financial success. Sharing your good fortune with worthy causes that are meaningful to you can be an integral part of your wealth planning. Together, with your family, we can help define and plan your legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll guide you through philanthropic tools and strategies\u2014some offering tax advantages\u2014to help you plan for and schedule your charitable giving. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gifting appreciated securities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to donor advised funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing charitable trusts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating private family foundations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchasing life insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donating remainder interest in a residence or vacation home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While supporting your philanthropic passions, your financial advisor can work with your legal professionals to update your estate planning documents. We&#8217;ll also work with your tax professionals to determine the best tax advantages for your charitable giving plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-create-your-family-legacy\">Create your family legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For your family, philanthropic and charitable giving may involve everyone from grandparents to grandchildren. Your financial advisor can work with the entire family to incorporate gifting into an overall wealth plan. This gives you a chance to connect with your children and grandchildren to identify a common mission for the family wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing your wealth is about more than means\u2014it&#8217;s about making an impact. We can help you set up a philanthropic plan to define your legacy by sharing your wealth with the people and causes you care about\u2014today and for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-disclaimer\"><div class=\"my-1\"><div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p>Neither RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, nor its affiliates or employees provide legal, accounting or tax advice. All legal, accounting or tax decisions regarding your accounts and any transactions or investments entered into in relation to such accounts, should be made in consultation with your independent advisors. No information, including but not limited to written materials, provided by RBC WM or its affiliates or employees should be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-blockimage-image col-lg-5 order-0 rbc-block-image-bleed-col order-lg-2\"><div class=\"rbc-block-image-bleed-img-wrap \"><div class=\"rbc-block-image-img rbc-block-image-bleed-img bleed-img-right\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/04\/couple-signing-documents-in-their-home2.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-observe=\"{&quot;add&quot;:&quot;ani-opacity&quot;,&quot;remove&quot;:&quot;ani-opacity-from&quot;}\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush-bottom rbc-block-grey has-block-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div 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report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-flush-bottom rbc-block-grey rbc-block-has-overlap rbc-block-small has-block-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-button alignfull rbc-button-block row no-gutters align-items-end b-white blockId-94370037-4c7a-4257-926e-63dfb1fb310f blockId-26adbcf0-224b-4c4c-b5c3-c1abe80b3887 blockId-7837b053-e770-4584-822e-92c10b1aaab2 blockId-042fb935-c135-41d7-b1a5-13fc129513d7 blockId-9a62854c-f704-490d-802c-c3f3f475fe82 blockId-c01da53e-28b3-47ed-905d-eddc9f7369a3 overlap-bottom\"><div class=\"rbc-card\"><div class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-8\"><h3 class=\"mb-0 rbc-button-block-title\"><span>Make a lasting difference<\/span><\/h3><hr class=\"hr-mini my-1-half bdr-warm-grey\"\/>\n<p 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