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Welcome to Grace University
Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in Grace University. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information.

Now may be a great time to sign a new or updated will. We can provide you with a Will and Trust Planning Guide to help you protect your estate and family. Please call (402) 449-2877 or e-mail mfriesen@graceu.edu with "Wills Kit" as your subject. We will promptly send you a helpful Wills Kit. For a friendly overview of wills and estate planning, you may also view the "Wills Guide" video on the link below.

Wills Guide Presentation

Learn how you can avoid an accidental disinheritance. View our Wills Guide Videos.
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Benefits For Family and Grace University

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.



Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail Williamson were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. More on Capital Gains Tax Bypassed >>.


Property Turns Into Income
Miranda Jackson lived in the family home where she and her husband had raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property. More on Property Turns Into Income >>.


Endow a Scholarship
The 21st century high school students and their parents are shopping for scholarship funds to alleviate the increasing costs of higher education. The offer of a scholarship is often becoming the deciding factor of where a student will choose to enroll. More on Endow a Scholarship >>.


Annuitants Shape the Future
Alice Harder is a widowed friend of Grace University who continues to help shape the future for herself and for students who are preparing for life ministry and service through the Charitable Gift Annuity program. More on Annuitants Shape 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.



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 mfriesen@graceu.edu.

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







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