Leave Your Legacy
Planned Giving matters because it helps ensure the long-term sustainability of Lutheran Family Services’ work—providing quality human care that builds and strengthens individuals, families, and community life.
By including LFS in your estate or legacy plans, you help extend our mission of real help and real hope to future generations, making a lasting impact on the most vulnerable in our community.
Let Us Help You Plan To Give
Planned Giving is a way to support our mission through a thoughtful, long-term gift—such as a bequest in your will or other future financial arrangement—that reflects your values and creates lasting impact beyond your lifetime.
Join the 1862 Legacy Society and Leave a Lasting Impact
For more than 135 years, Lutheran Family Services (LFS) has supported children, families, and individuals across Nebraska with compassion and hope. By including LFS in your long‑term planning, you create a legacy that reflects your values and helps ensure our mission continues for future generations.
There Are Many Ways To Leave Your Legacy
Endowment
Endowment Support is a lasting gift that is invested to generate ongoing income, providing long-term financial stability and ensuring our mission continues to serve individuals and families for generations to come.
Beneficiary
A Beneficiary Designation allows you to name our organization as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial asset–providing a simple and meaningful way to support our mission and create a lasting impact
Gifts of Assets
A Gift of Assets allows you to support our mission by donating non-cash assets—such as real estate, stocks, grain, or other property—often providing tax advantages while making a meaningful and lasting impact.
Jens Acamo
“I’m here to help guide you through the process of making a planned gift, whether that’s connecting you with an adviser or helping you fill out paperwork. I’m here to answer any questions you may have.
Planned Gift Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a planned legacy gift?
A planned or legacy gift is a future gift—often made through a will, trust, beneficiary designation, or other asset—that supports Lutheran Family Services’ mission of providing care, hope, and opportunity to those we serve.
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Why should I consider a planned gift?
Planned gifts help ensure Lutheran Family Services can continue offering quality human care for generations to come, extending compassion and support to children, families, and individuals when they need it most.
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Do I need to have significant resources to make a planned gift?
Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and help strengthen our ability to serve our neighbors with dignity and respect.
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Will a planned gift take away from my family or loved ones?
Planned gifts are flexible and can be structured to care for your loved ones while also reflecting your values and commitment to service.
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Can I change my planned gift in the future?
Many planned gifts, including bequests, can be updated at any time as your circumstances or wishes change.
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What types of assets can be used for a planned gift?
Planned gifts may include cash, retirement accounts, life insurance, stocks, real estate, grain, or other assets.
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Are there financial or tax benefits to planned giving?
Some planned gifts may offer tax advantages. We encourage you to consult with your financial or legal advisor to determine what is best for your situation
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How do I include Lutheran Family Services in my estate plans?
You can name Lutheran Family Services in your will, living trust, or as a beneficiary of a retirement account or insurance policy. We are happy to provide sample language if helpful
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Can I direct my gift to a specific program or endowment?
Yes. Many donors choose to support a particular area of our work or contribute to an endowment to ensure long-term impact.
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Will my gift be recognized?
Recognition is always optional. We honor each donor’s wishes and are grateful for every gift, whether given publicly or anonymously.
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Who can I contact with questions?
Our team is available for confidential conversations and is glad to work alongside your professional advisors to ensure your intentions are honored.
