Updated and revised including the 2025 tax law changes. Designed for fundraisers or financial advisors seeking to expand their knowledge about charitable gift planning, this introductory book addresses all of the major topics in planned giving law and taxation. Over 1,000 illustrations and images guide the reader through complex concepts in a visual and intuitive way. Distilled from years of teaching Charitable Gift Planning at the graduate level, professor James makes this topic accessible and enjoyable for the busy professional.