CEO encourages philanthropic donations from an early age - The Battalion - News

CEO encourages philanthropic donations from an early age - The Battalion - News: "CEO encourages philanthropic donations from an early age
By Denton Fromme
Published: Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Most parents and grandparents have wills or have done some type of estate planning, but in many cases, when heirs inherit a large amount of money, they have no plan, said Stephen D. Maislin.

Maislin, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Community Foundation, spoke Tuesday night as part of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum's Issues Forum.

Maislin, a financial planner, said he has worked with both very wealthy families and families with smaller incomes.

'I have seen a wide range and it began to intrigue me that money is not the only issue (to securing a future),' he said."