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Have you thought to remember LWML in your estate plan? Our legal name is: Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Pat Bilow
LWML Gift Planning
Counselor

Dear Friends,

Next to writing a check, perhaps the best known vehicle for charitable giving to organizations like Lutheran Women's Missionary League is the bequest.  A bequest establishes your wishes today without relinquishing needed assets during your lifetime.  Bequests can transfer a specific asset.  You can also give a percent of the estate after costs and taxes.  Another gifting option is to transfer property to a testamentary trust.  For more information, call 1 (888) 482-8425 or e-mail me at bilowp@oh.lcms.org

Pat


Weekly Thought

As often as we clean our eyeglasses to see the world, we should also wipe the lenses of our hearts to see God more clearly.  Jesus reminds us, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," Matthew 5:8 (NKJV).  Our eyes were made to see God, and our hearts were made to long for Him. 





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Blessings for Family and LWML

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 people. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.


Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.


A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David Atkins were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals impacted by the good work of our organization. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future support to continue our mission. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.


Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.


Major IRA Gift
Bonnie is a retired CPA. With good investments, her IRA had grown to become over 80% of her total estate. Bonnie was looking for a way to rebalance her estate. She wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect her home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.


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.

Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.

Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact bilowp@oh.lcms.org.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.


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