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:

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.

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.

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

Gift Annuity for Real Estate
Jonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000. Jonathan's wife of 45 years recently passed away. More on Gift Annuity for Real Estate >>.

A Bequest to Save Taxes
Thomas Merrick was a widower who had a great love for the Lord. As an individual who had directly benefited from Faith Lutheran Church's work, Thomas wanted to thank them with a gift from his estate. More on A Bequest to Save Taxes >>.

Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting their local church. They wanted to give back in a way that would help the congregation fulfill its mission. More on Leading for the Future >>.

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! We would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email us at your convenience.

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.

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