Planned Giving Home

Welcome to The Evangelical Lutheran
Good Samaritan Society Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends who are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

Wills Guide

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IRA Gift Video

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Benefits For Family and The Evangelical Lutheran
Good Samaritan Society

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.

Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

Generous IRA Gift
Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.

Property Turns Into Income
Miranda Jackson lived in the family home where she and her husband had raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property. More on Property Turns Into Income >>.

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.

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Larry Raad, CFRE Director of Planned Giving