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by Michael L. Smith J. D. (Author)
Perhaps for the first time in history, there is enough wealth amongst Evangelical Christians in the United States alone to fund the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). As we approach the end of the age, Christians have an unprecedented opportunity to change the world through their charitable and estate gifts. Leaving A Lasting Legacy will inspire you to look at your financial resources as a set of tools which can impact the world with the message of the Gospel. The purpose of this book is twofold. First, it is meant to give the reader a basic understanding of the estate and gift planning process. Secondly, it is meant to inspire those with a Christian Worldview to look at their estate resources as a set of tools which can impact the world with the message of the Gospel. The book is split into five chapters. Chapter 1, entitled A Lasting Inheritance, introduces the concept of Biblical Estate Planning. Chapter 2, Estate Planning Essentials, gives the reader the nuts and bolts of the legal issues surrounding estate planning. Chapter 3, Health Care Planning & Health Care Directives, takes an in-depth look at the legal and practical issues during incapacity. Chapter 4, Great Commission Estate & Gift Planning, explores the impact of charitable giving at home and around the globe. Lastly, Chapter 5, Leaving a Legacy, encourages the reader to pass on their eternal values to the next generation.
Author Biography
Michael L. Smith is a licensed Colorado attorney who provides Estate Planning and Business Planning legal services to clients throughout Colorado. He has helped hundreds of clients form their business or plan their estate. Mr. Smith holds a B.S. in Business Management from Carson-Newman University, an M.S. in Sport Management from The University of Tennessee, and a J.D. from Liberty University School of Law. Mr. Smith served as the Student Bar Association President while attending Liberty University School of Law. Additionally, in 2006, Mr. Smith served in the White House as an intern in the Presidential Personnel Office. While at the White House, Mr. Smith assisted in recruiting executives to serve the President in the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Michael is the founder of Veritas Law Group, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO (www.VeritasLawColorado.com). The firm represents estate planning and business clients throughout Colorado. Michael frequently speaks to church and other community groups about the integration of estate planning and Christian generosity. Michael lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and four boys. In his free time, he can be found coaching his kid's sports teams, fly-fishing, snowboarding, hiking, and camping with his family in the Rocky Mountains.
