A Meaningful Way to Support Future Generations
Including Lutheran Family Services in your will or living trust is one of the most impactful ways to ensure that children, families, and communities continue receiving essential care long into the future. A planned gift allows you to extend your values, strengthen vital programs, and create a legacy rooted in compassion.
How a Gift in Your Will or Trust Works
A bequest is a charitable gift you designate in your will or living trust. You may choose a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after your loved ones are provided for.
Many supporters appreciate this option because it requires no immediate financial commitment, keeps their assets fully accessible during their lifetime, and can be updated whenever circumstances change.
Benefits of a Gift in Your Will or Trust
A bequest is flexible, simple to establish, and deeply impactful. With just a few sentences in your estate documents, you can help sustain mental health services, family support programs, refugee resettlement, and community outreach.
Your estate remains fully available to you throughout your lifetime, while your legacy continues to support the mission you care about.
Types of Bequests You Can Make
You can tailor your legacy to match your goals. Some donors choose a specific dollar amount or asset; others prefer a percentage of their estate so their gift naturally adjusts over time. You may also designate the remainder of your estate after other commitments are fulfilled or create a contingent bequest that takes effect only under certain conditions.
Specific Amount
A set dollar amount or described asset designated in your will or trust.
Percentage
A percentage of your estate that adjusts naturally as your assets change over time.
Remainder
What remains of your estate after other commitments to loved ones are fulfilled.
Contingent
A gift that takes effect only under certain conditions you define.
A Donor's Story: Planning With Purpose
Elaine's Legacy
When Elaine updated her estate plans, she reflected on the organizations that shaped her life and community. She wanted her legacy to support families in crisis, children seeking stability, and newcomers building a new life in Nebraska.
Her attorney showed her how simple it is to include a charitable bequest. With just a few lines in her will, Elaine ensured that Lutheran Family Services Foundation will continue offering care, dignity, and hope long after her lifetime.
Sample Bequest Language
If you choose to include Lutheran Family Services Foundation in your will or trust, you may use the following suggested wording:
“I give [specific amount, percentage, or description of asset] to Lutheran Family Services located at 7929 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Legal Name: Lutheran Family Services
Address: 7929 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124
Federal Tax ID: 23-7267972
Assets You Can Use to Fund Your Legacy
Your bequest can be made using cash, appreciated securities, real estate, personal property, or closely held stock. These options allow you to create a legacy that reflects both your values and your financial goals.
Cash
A straightforward gift designated in your estate plans.
Securities
Appreciated stocks or other securities that can fund your legacy.
Real Estate
Property gifts that reflect your long-term commitment.
Personal Property
Meaningful personal assets designated to support LFS.
Closely Held Stock
Business interests that can create lasting community impact.
Next Steps
If you’re considering a gift in your will or trust, we invite you to connect with our team. We can help you explore options and craft a legacy that reflects your compassion and commitment to community.
1. Contact Our Team
Reach out to a member of the LFS Development Team for more information.
Phone: 531-444-3556
Email: [email protected]
2. Consult Your Advisor
Please consult your legal or financial advisor before finalizing your plans.
3. Use Our Legal Information
If including Lutheran Family Services in your giving plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID:
Legal Name: Lutheran Family Services
Address: 7929 West Center Rd., Omaha, NE
Federal Tax ID: 23-7267972