Planned Giving Home

Welcome to Gift Planning Services

At Gift Planning Services, we take a Christian approach to the sometimes difficult and confusing process of estate planning. Our main objective is to make sure you meet your personal needs and charitable goals. When planned giving is approached in this fashion, there are quite often much larger gifts for both your family and ministry.

Using our financial savvy and resources, we offer a variety of plans to meet everyone's goals. We work one-on-one to find ways for you to "Maximize what the Lord has given you to manage." Under our Donor Stories section, you can see how these different plans can be implemented and the success they have already achieved for other people. A thoughtfully implemented gift plan can help you give more both today and in the future.

Thought of the Week:

When we are weak it is comforting to remember we serve a God who is strong. The Psalmist reminds us, "...My God, my strength, in whom I will trust," Psalm 18:2 (NKJV). Our humility gives us the unparalleled opportunity to see how powerful God is. He is worthy of our praise.

Benefits For Family With the Help of Gift Planning 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.

Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially to $118,000. More on Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.

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 their church. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future support to continue its mission. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.

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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Jennifer Nohelty
Gift Planning Counselor

Ron Smith
Senior Gift Planning Counselor

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 gps@giftplanningservices.com.

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