Responsibilities for the here
and now -- and the hereafter . . .

"The Lord would have His followers dispense their means while they can do it themselves," counseled Ellen White, nearly 150 years ago. In the matter of wills, she said, it is our responsibility to exercise our intellect and "secure to the Lord His own."

So began the Seventh-day Adventist tradition of redistributing resources through wills, trusts, annuities and other special gifts that benefit individuals, families and God's work.

A highly professional service at every level of the church, Planned Giving and Trust Services expresses this tradition through sound administrative and investment policies, accountability and high ethical standards. All personnel who have discretionary duties must be certified and complete annual continuing education requirements. Planned Giving and Trust Services organizations are audited regularly and meet rigorous accreditation and fiduciary standards.

Designed to meet changing needs throughout the life cycle, Planned Giving and Trust Services not only provides useful financial, estate and gift planning information, but also discusses how to arrange care for children or elderly parents and name individuals to make decisions for them if they are unable to do so. By placing these services in the context of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs -- and making them available to all -- Planned Giving and Trust Services provides a unique opportunity for our church family to achieve their personal, financial and spiritual objectives. To find out how Planned Giving and Trust Services can help you plan for your cycle of life, call: 1 877 WILLPLAN® (1 877 945-5726) or click on and complete the “Contact Us” form.

Planned Giving and Trust Services
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-6600 USA
TOLL FREE 1 877 WILLPLAN®
(1 877 945-5752)

The following are links for resources you may find helpful:

• Frequently Asked Questions -- Find out more about Planned Giving and Trust Services, how it got started, why have a will, how you can leave a legacy, how much trust services cost, and more!
• Vocabulary -- Intestate, legatee, settlor, escheat, inter vivos . . . what do all those terms mean? Click here to review Vocabulary used in estate planning.