Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Jan 26, 2017 | February - March 2017, Wisdoms
Technology has made all of our lives easier. Just by using a smartphone, you can talk to people all over the world, check the weather forecast or reserve a seat on a plane. The true power of the smartphone is how it combines a myriad of tools into a single, sleek...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 2, 2016 | December – January 2017, Wisdoms
There are ways you can help your children and grandchildren lower the price of higher education. One of the best ways is to establish and contribute to a qualified 529 plan. Contributions grow tax-free; distributions to the student for education expenses are also free...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Oct 1, 2016 | October - November 2016, Wisdoms
Rollover Your IRA for Good by Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii from the Oct-Nov 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Aug 1, 2016 | August - September 2016, Wisdoms
Giving Retirement Assets by Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii from the August-September 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Jun 1, 2016 | June - July 2016, Wisdoms
Will You Leave a Legacy by Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii from the June-May 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Apr 1, 2016 | April - May 2016, Articles, Wisdoms
If you are like many people, you are looking for a way to create funds and security for your future. If you own low-interest CDs or underperforming stocks, one idea is to transfer these assets to a qualified nonprofit organization in exchange for a charitable gift...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2016 | Articles, February - March 2016, Wisdoms
We talk a lot about gifts and how to structure your gifts for maximum benefit. But one of the best gifts we can give ourselves is knowledge to stay healthy. Aging gracefully also preserves our savings and financial resources for our later years and for our heirs. Many...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 1, 2015 | Articles, December - January 2016, Wisdoms
Are you looking for ways to reduce capital gains tax on the sale of your appreciated assets, save and plan for the future or save on your income taxes? A planned gift can help you achieve your goals. It’s possible to increase your income now or in the future and save...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Oct 1, 2015 | Articles, October - November 2015, Wisdoms
With the end of the year just around the corner, you may want to review your financial situation. Make a list to ensure that you take full advantage of all available tax-saving deductions. Here are some ideas for year-end planning that can benefit you and help support...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Wisdoms
You may be surprised to learn that an estimated 70 percent of American adults have not yet made a will or trust, even though these documents are vitally important to all individuals and families. For those who never complete their estate plans, the government will...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Jun 1, 2015 | Articles, June - July 2015, Wisdoms
Sometimes I am asked by people how they can help our cause without disturbing their finances. Surprisingly, there are ways to accomplish that goal. Each situation is different, so consulting your tax advisor is a good idea. You may wish to consider these ideas: •...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Apr 1, 2015 | April - May 2015, Articles, Wisdoms
What do you know about kidney disease? Are you sure that what you heard is correct? Here are 4 common errors: Myth 1: Kidney disease is rare One in seven adults in Hawai‘i has kidney disease and one in two are at risk for the disease. High blood pressure, diabetes, a...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health
You may have seen a report late last year explaining that Hawai‘i was the healthiest state in the nation. While good health is certainly good news, the story involved a summary of limited information, and did not reflect the current state of kidney disease in America....
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Wisdoms
The holidays remind us of two things: gift giving and year-end tax planning. A charitable gift can help you support your favorite cause, benefit your family and reduce your taxes. In addition to cash gifts, consider these other two charitable gift strategies:...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Oct 1, 2014 | Articles, October - November 2014, Wisdoms
Did you know there is a way to support your favorite charitable cause and receive cash back? It’s called a charitable gift annuity and many, but not all, charities offer this form of giving. In Hawai‘i, there are some legal requirements that must be met by a charity...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Aug 1, 2014 | Articles, August - September 2014, Wisdoms
If you are like many people; you may desire to make a charitable gift as part of your estate plan, a way to give back, when your need for assets is done. This kind of planning is done when retirement is also on our minds. Most of us hold retirement savings in an IRA,...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Jun 1, 2014 | Articles, Health, June - July 2014
Celebrate a patriotic Fourth of July with kidney-friendly food. Sometimes people think that the world of food might be ruined if a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is made or dialysis is required. Nothing could be further from the truth. Care is needed to...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Apr 1, 2014 | April - May 2014, Articles, Health
One in seven adults in Hawai‘i has kidney disease. An additional one in three people are at risk for getting it, and most don’t know it. Kidney disease can be found and treated early to prevent more serious kidney disease and other complications. Three simple tests...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2014 | Articles, February - March 2014, Health
At the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii we are often asked about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and what a person should do to find out how if he or she has the disease. There is good reason for concern. According to recent research, the lifetime risk of having...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 1, 2013 | Articles, December - January 2014, Health
Are you aware of the caution about drinking cola drinks? According to a 2007 study, “carbonated beverage consumption has been linked with diabetes, hypertension and kidney stones, all risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Cola beverages, in particular,...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Oct 1, 2013 | Articles, October - November 2013, Programs & Services
What would you do if you were told you might be sick, or might become sick, even though you feel fine, have no symptoms of which you are aware, and think that you are generally in “good health?” Would you bother to do anything at all under those circumstances? Would...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Apr 1, 2013 | April - May 2013, Articles, Health
Some 26 million Americans suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease (CDK), but experts predict this number will rise due to high obesity rates (approximately one-third of all adults) and high blood pressure. Both of these are risk factors for CKD. The aging of baby boomers...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles, February - March 2013, Giving Care
Taking good care of ourselves and helping others who suffer from disease is important not only for ourselves but for others who may be impacted by disease. In the context of Chronic Kidney Disease and kidney transplantation even young children can learn much and be...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 1, 2012 | Articles, December - January 2013, Wisdoms
An Uplifting Story If you live long enough, you are likely to have an experience that is life-altering. Right now, there are two families living on the Big Island living out just such an experience; and it started out with a casual conversation between two mothers who...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Oct 1, 2012 | Articles, October - November 2012, Wisdoms
A living donor offers a two-for-one gift of life Nearly 15 years ago Andrea Lee’s youngest daughter Jenevieve was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a long-term autoimmune disorder that may affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain and other organs....
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Aug 1, 2012 | Articles, August - September 2012, Wisdoms
If you are concerned about how your investments are performing in today’s financial markets, you are not alone. Whether you are trying to build a retirement nest egg, or already living on one, it is important to make informed choices. Sometimes people would like to...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Jun 1, 2012 | Articles, June - July 2012, Wisdoms
Join in on healthy, summer events Every once in a while an opportunity comes along to say, Thank you. We never grow too old to express our thanks, and we should graciously receive thanks from others. In truth, being thankful should be woven into the fabric of life....
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Apr 1, 2012 | April - May 2012, Articles, Wisdoms
We all have choices to make in our lives, and if we are thoughtful about the opportunities and problems we face, some of our choices can be uplifting for our families and communities. The same can be said about our local institutions Organ Transplant Legislation...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Feb 1, 2012 | Articles, February - March 2012, Wisdoms
Getting Your Plan in Order Perhaps you’ve asked yourself questions like, “How can I plan? We just sold our home and bought a retirement condo. Our older child just moved across the country and our younger child will be getting married later this year. With so much...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, December - January 2012, Wisdoms
For many people end-of-year tax planning is a regular part of their lives. Given the com-plications that our tax system can engender, it is no wonder that taxes often impact personal goals and desires, especially during the holiday season when families are focused on...
Jeffrey B. Sisemoore, JD, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, October - November 2011, Wisdoms
A Gift of Remembrance Have you ever owned something that became a prized possession? One of our donor’s fathers, a retired truck driver named John, purchased a new Lincoln Town Car years ago. For John, the Town Car was a special vehicle, a possession he delighted in...
