Transfer values, not just valuables, to future generations

The February, the East Texas Estate Planning Council meeting drew the largest crowd of professionals in several years, and featured a topic of interest to many individuals in our community. In fact, I would suggest the topic is a serious concern to many families, and...

Donor-Advised funds become No. 1 US charity

One of the headlines in the Oct. 27 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy was “Fidelity Overtakes United Way as New Charity Champion.” The article was reporting on the Chronicle’s annual ranking of the Top 400 charities in the United States, based on contributions...

Scholarships Honor Lives Well Lived

Velma Lemons’ teaching career spanned 39 years, including 30 years in Tyler ISD. Along the way, she and her husband raised four children in Tyler. In addition to serving in the PTA and teaching Sunday School at their church, Velma served in the Girl Scouts and Boy...