We have discussed giving and how we impact others by giving overtly, intentionally, and cheerfully. Let's now raise the bar to discuss "planned giving." What is planned giving compared to everyday giving? Planned giving might look more like buying a house and everyday giving might look more like buying groceries. Just like when buying a house, planned giving is something for which we budget, prepare, and develop a plan. A planned gift may be only a few hundred dollars, but typically they are larger in amount and "the plan" is often created with input from legal, accounting and financial advisers. …