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October is National Estate Planning Month—a time to reflect on how we can protect our loved ones and support the causes that matter most to us, even after we’re gone. At the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, we believe estate planning is a powerful tool for building a lasting legacy. It’s not just about distributing assets; […]
Richard and Margaret Osborn were educators, both born in states other than Wisconsin. Richard was a professor at UW Oshkosh for many years, teaching art classes. Margaret worked in the Oshkosh public school system. When they passed away, unbeknownst to many of the charities which received gifts, they left a sizable estate. With no children […]
Trust, wills, and beneficiaries. If these words and concepts seem daunting, they needn’t be. In fact, quite the contrary is true. They should help ease your mind. To explore these options and establish a solid estate plan is one way to ensure that whatever you leave behind is what you want. Two local attorneys were […]
Philanthropy, Estate Plans, and Planned Giving. These concepts hold great meaning for us here at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. “Imagine if everyone simply gave 1% of their total estate to charity? It is conceivable that we could fund everything that needed funding after,” states Karlene Grabner, Director of Donor Services. “Our primary responsibility in working with donors is to always honor their wishes and help them achieve their goal of doing good.”