Whether you designate a specific amount or leave a percentage of your estate, your legacy gift will support LCFS’ continued work with children and families.

To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.

Or if you prefer, click here for a simple form to complete and file with your attorney.

Have you already included a gift to LCFS in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.

Your retirement plans, life insurance policies, and annuities can all help LCFS continue to support children and families.

Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate LCFS as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.

Donating certain non-cash assets like real estate can provide significant tax benefits while advancing our mission.

Shepherd Society members are supporters who have chosen to include LCFS in their estate plans.

To join LCFS’ Shepherd Society, complete our Letter of Intent and return it to Cheryl Wendt, LCFS Vice President and Chief Development Officer. (Even if you wish to remain anonymous, please let us know about your intentions so we can honor your wishes).

Attn: Cheryl Wendt
LCFS Development Department
One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 501
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl at 708-907-1061 or Cheryl_wendt@lcfs.org.