We live in uncertain times. We all want a little more comfort, clarity, certainty. That’s something good estate planning should do: create some clarity out of the chaos of wills, trusts, death, taxes. It’s also something great art can do: provide some comfort that the important things are still important, provide some love, laughter, even tears.

What do those two apparently unrelated activities have to do with each other? We think that both are part of a bigger picture. They combine to help define a legacy, one that is left by you and by Portland Center Stage. Your legacy continues in your children, your family, your friends, your partner, the things that you hold dear and are worth supporting. Our legacy consists of providing a place where people can come together to share great art, in a beautiful historic setting. Those legacies come together through the process of planned giving.

What is planned giving? It’s really nothing more than a gift that you make when you can afford to do so. Sometimes it’s a gift in a will or trust that is made at your death. Sometimes it’s a pledge that you satisfy over time, when times are good and you want to share that good fortune. It can even involve more complex planning, suggested by your advisors, that benefits both Portland Center Stage and your family. Regardless of the means you choose, however, it provides a way for you to build your own legacy by helping Portland Center Stage with its legacy.

If you find that idea attractive and would like to know more, please feel free to call us. You can contact Jessy Friedt at (503) 445-3744, and she can answer your questions directly or put you in touch with one of our experts in the area.

And thank you for your continued support!