Planned Giving provides an opportunity to care for the things that matter to us even beyond our earthly lives. With your legacy gift, you will embrace a forward-looking stewardship to secure the success and stability of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church for generations to come.
After considering the needs of your family, you may wish to leave a portion of your estate to LAPC. By contributing to the Church, you have an opportunity to serve people in ways that we as individuals could never accomplish alone.
Planned Giving comes in many forms. Consult with your financial or legal advisor to ensure your wishes are well planned and that you fully understand any legal and tax implications.
Some Options for Planned Giving Include:
- Remembering Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in your will.
- Naming LAPC as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy or retirement plan.
- Giving a gift of stock or real estate.
Benefits of Making a Charitable Planned Gift:
- You have the satisfaction of knowing that the work you supported in this life can be carried on after your death.
- You have a chance to say “thank you” to an organization that has been particularly helpful or meaningful to you and your family during your lifetime.
- You can designate your bequest as a memorial to loved ones.
- Most charitable gifts are deducted from the estate before taxes, possibly resulting in reduced taxes for your heirs.
A planned gift is not about the amount of money you can give away—it is about the legacy you want to leave after your death. No bequest is too small.
Leave a lasting legacy. We would love to speak to you about Planned Giving. Call the Church at 718-625-7515 or send an email to stewardship@LAPCBrooklyn.org and request that a committee member get in touch with you.
