Blessed to Be a Blessing

As with the Corinthians, God grants abundant resources so that we may care for others. (See 2 Cor. 8—9.)
Tax-efficient charitable strategies allow effective and beneficial opportunities for investment.
A specific planned gift or a gift plan through your estate affords you many advantages and benefits.

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Learn About Wills and Bequests

What are the benefits of making a bequest?

You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
You may receive estate tax savings

How can I learn more?

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How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod as part of your estate plan.

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What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:

You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
You can gift a percentage of your estate
You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?

Request an Estate Planning Guide

The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Mission Advancement utilizes the services of the LCMS Foundation as our partner for gift planning legal support and trust management.

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