Most of us have experienced "buyer's remorse." We rush, or allow ourselves to be rushed, into a decision we are unprepared to make. The usual pattern involves the purchase of a car or something else of value. At first we try our best to be happy with our choice. But, invariably, the next morning we awake to the feel· ing that we may have made a poor decision. We suffer from "buyer's remorse." There is also something known as "donor's remorse." Perhaps we respond to an opportunity by making a gift we later regret. It may not be exactly what we wanted to do and we feel badly about it the next morning. Our remorse may be compounded if the gift was significant to us and we are locked into an irrevo· cable agreement. The development staff of the Masonic Homes is committed to helping brethren and friends create a remorse-free gift arrangement. We want satisfied donors. Our goal is "peace of mind in the morning." In order to accomplish this, we follow these steps: I. Discover what brethren and friends want to accomplish for themselves and their loved ones as well as for the Masonic Homes. 2. Present various options to help our donors and their advisors discover the plan that makes the most sense of their objectives and circumstances. 3. Take all the time needed to explore and answer every question and concern. 4. Endeavor to protect brethren and friends from making gifts that would place them in financial jeopardy. 5. If other professionals such as financial planners, insurance advisors, or CPAs need to be consulted during the planning process, we help to orchestrate this and, if desired, even accompany our donors to these appointments. 6. Most importantly, we encourage every donor to review his or her gift plan with their own attorney before completing any planned gift arrangement
THE GRAND LODGE F.&A.M. OF PENNSYLVANIA Masonic Homes One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199
Again, instead of "donor's remorse," we want "peace of mind in the morning." lf you have been thinking of making a planned gift to the Masonic Homes which now include the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown and the Masonic Eastern Star Homes at Pittsburgh or Warminster, we invite you to con· tact Bro. Fred Rissinger, Director of Development, or Bro. John McFadden, Planned Giving Officer. They will be happy to assist you through the gift planning process in complete confidence and at no cost or obligation. You may reach them through the response form below or telephone them at (800) 599·6454 or (717) 367·1121, ext. 33311. They will be glad to r-------------------------------------------, hear from you. (Please complete and return this coupon) :
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