Welcome to Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Planned Giving
Thank you for your interest in Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.
Personal Planner
Integrity and Initiative Barbara and Allen were talking about their three children. They are empty nesters and the three children are off making their way in the world. More ...
Benefits for Family and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
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.
The Joy of Giving For Lois Eisenhard, member of the Legacy Society, life is about service. "Scripturally, you are to be sharing with the needy all the blessings you have received," she says. "How can you not, in turn, give back to others? It's something the Lord says you should do." More on The Joy of Giving >>.
Easy IRA Gift Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.
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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MaryEllen Dickey Sr. Vice President of Advancement Events & Government Relations
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 dickeym@diakon.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
Barbara and Allen were talking about their three children. They are empty nesters and the three children are off making their way in the world. 
