Helping Others...

LSS Annual Fund
Wills
Charitable Trusts
Charitable Annuities
Stock
Direct Donations
    Check
    Credit Card
    Automatic Transfer
Thrivent Matching Gifts

     
The programs of Lutheran Social Service are available to all, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age.

     
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
2485 Como Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
651-969-2284
1-800-987-0034 
develop@lssmn.org 

 

   

Giving through a trust

A trust is a great way to ensure lifetime income for you and make charitable gifts at the same time.

A trust simply is a written agreement between you and the trustee of your choice. The trustee agrees to hold and manage the assets you decide to place in the trust, which can be cash, securities or other property. The trustee collects income from those assets, records it and distributes it to you. Here are just some of the personal benefits to you when you set up a trust:

  • You receive the income from the trust assets.
  • You turn the burden of investment management over to a professional trustee and money manager.
  • If you become incapacitated, income can be paid for your benefit.
  • You can make an impact on one ore more of your favorite charities by naming them as beneficiaries.
  • Your trust assets can avoid probate, ensuring privacy and reducing probate costs and delays.

There are many types of trusts. While an attorney should draft proper documents, a Development Associate from Lutheran Social Service can help you explore the best ways to blend your own personal needs with your philanthropic wishes. For more information, contact New Development or call 1-800-987-0034.

 

Back to the LSS homepage

Contact LSS by signing our Guest Book

Copyright 2008 Lutheran Social Service
Office of Communications
Maintained By Exodus Design Studios