Welcome to Lutheran Social Services Planned Giving
Thank you for your interest in Lutheran Social Services. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends at LSS who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning. Please call me at 800-938-5777 if I can answer any questions. David M. Kahle, Senior Vice President for Agency Advancement
Personal Planner
Trusts To Protect Children Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. More ...
Benefits For Family and Lutheran Social Services
There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
Major IRA Gift Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.
A Bequest to Save Taxes Thomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate. More on A Bequest to Save Taxes >>.
Bequests Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Lutheran Social Services. They believe it is important to support and encourage their mission. More on Bequests >>.
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. 
Steps to Wise Giving