Before creating your plan for charitable giving, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Why do you want to give?
2. What kind of good works do you value most?
3. How much can you afford to give?
4. How active do you want to be with your giving?
5. How much of your estate do you want to leave to heirs?
6. Do you need income from your assets?
7. Are you looking for tax deductions?