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A thoughtful resource to help you plan with confidence and Christian stewardship
We’ve created this estate planning guide especially for you as you carry out the privilege of managing all that our Lord has entrusted to you. Throughout your life, you’ve dedicated your time, talents, and treasures to Christ, your family, and others—through your congregation, synod, and WELS-affiliated ministries.
This guide provides practical, Christ-centered direction as you make decisions about the gifts God has placed in your care. Whether you’re beginning your estate plan or updating an existing one, our prayer is that this resource offers clarity, peace of mind, and a biblical perspective throughout the process.
What you’ll find in this guide
A clear, organized, and biblically grounded process designed to help you create a plan you feel confident in—one that:
📘Using This Booklet
This booklet guides you step-by-step through preparing a Christian estate plan. It includes sections to gather and organize important information—helpful for both your family and the professional planners who assist you.
Getting started:
⚠️ Important notes:
WELS Foundation is the foundation of choice for WELS members and ministries. It is the only foundation whose sole purpose is to help donors support gospel ministry across WELS ministries.
After the Israelites crossed the River Jordan to enter the Promised Land, they set up a stone memorial so that future generations would remember the goodness of God (Joshua 4:4-9). In a similar way, WELS Foundation exists to help members create a lasting testimony of faith—gifts that continue to bless and strengthen ministry for generations to come.
By establishing a planned gift, you can create your own “memorial stone”—a legacy of faith that supports the proclamation of God’s Word today and into the future. As you look toward your eternal home in heaven, how will your legacy reflect your gratitude for God’s grace?