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Charitable Guidance

The Transformative Power of Giving.

Our approach to philanthropic planning extends beyond financial benefits.



Our experience helps families:

Make the World a Better Place
Focus on impactful giving that addresses pressing issues.

Gain a Broader Perspective
Look beyond personal needs to understand and contribute to the greater good.

Preserve Family Unity
Foster a legacy of giving to strengthen family ties for future generations.

Strategic Giving With Impact.


Our services include:

Private Foundations:  Establishing and managing private foundations to support long-term charitable endeavors.

Private Operating Foundations: Creating foundations that actively run their own charitable programs.

Charitable Remainder and Lead Trusts: Structuring trusts that provide income to beneficiaries while ultimately benefiting charitable organizations. We can also help terminate these trusts if the trusts no longer suit our clients' planning goals. 

Donor-Advised Funds: Arranging flexible giving vehicles that allow donors to recommend grants to their favorite charities.

Various Other Planning Techniques: Utilizing a range of strategies to tailor philanthropic plans to each client's unique objectives.


Matthew J. Madsen Recognized by Lawdragon 

Lawdragon published its annual "100 Managing Partners You Need to Know" list, and Matthew J. Madsen, managing partner of Harrison LLP, has been included.

Harrison LLP Recognized in the Inaugural Legal 500 US Private Client Guide

Harrison LLP's Naples and San Francisco Bay Area offices have been recognized in this inaugural guide, reflecting the firm's truly coast-to-coast reach.

Legal500 - Private Client - leading firm 2026

 

Ethical Wills – Antidote to the Rich Fool

ACTEC Fellow and Washington, DC Partner Sarah Moore Johnson discusses considerations for creating an Ethical Will.


Our Work 

Planned Gifts to Charitable Organizations
Split-Interest Charitable Trusts
Establishing Charitable Organizations
Tax Compliance for Charitable Organizations

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