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Bequest to Preserve Classical Music
Bob and Barbara are faithful supporters. Bob: Barbara and I believe the Allentown Symphony Association is vital to
creating a vibrant Arts...
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Bequest to Sustain El Sistema Lehigh Valley
Jim and Ashley were dedicated volunteers with the Allentown Symphony. They
loved our El Sistema Lehigh Valley music education...
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A Bequest to Save Taxes
Sam is a widower. He and his wife loved attending Allentown Symphony
concerts. Sam wanted to leave a bequest to the Allentown Symphony...
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Bypass Capital Gains Tax
Mike and Sarah were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of
their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and...
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Giving Appreciated Property Can Reduce Your Tax Bill
Kathleen and Bill make a donation to the Allentown Symphony every year. Kathleen: Years ago, I inherited stock from my grandmother...
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Give it Twice Trust
While visiting our website, Judy came across the idea of a "give it twice"
trust. She contacted us for more information. We explained that a give...
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Endowment Gift
Mary and Jim volunteered with the Allentown Symphony for many years. They
wanted to be certain that the Allentown Symphony's...
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The Retirement Trust
Cheryl grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband
Dan inherited the farm. When Cheryl was a child, the farm...
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A Beneficiary Designation Gift
Susan and her late husband Michael had been longtime supporters of the
Allentown Symphony. Recently, Susan's children encouraged her to...
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Tax-Free Sale of Property
John and Linda were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few
miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a...
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Sale And Trust
Ed and Janet purchased stock in a small medical services company several
years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is...
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Turn Property Into Income
Carol lived in the family home where she and her husband Frank raised their
children. After Frank passed away, Carol found it increasingly...
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Karen and David bought a vacant lot on the Shore many years ago. They had
planned to build a second home so that their family could spend...
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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Kevin has been a faithful supporter of the Allentown Symphony Association
and makes regular gifts to support our work. Recently...
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
Robert and Kristine were retired professors with two adult children. They
owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs. They met with their...
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Have Your Cake And Eat It Too Trust
The old saying "you can't have your cake and eat it too" refers to
situations where we want two good things at the same time but it isn't...
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Leading for the Future
Mark and Patricia have donated to the Allentown Symphony for many years.
They wanted to increase their giving, and they were looking for a...
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Providing for Our Children's Future
Tom and Michelle worked for many years building their nest egg for
retirement. While they felt their savings and investments would cover...
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Transfer On Death (TOD) Gifts
Jeff and Lisa wanted to leave a legacy gift that would support our mission
and ensure that we remain financially strong well into the...
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Gift Of Insurance
Laura and Scott purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create
security for their children's future. Their children are now...
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