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After making provision for your loved ones, you may wish to leave some of your estate to the Permanent Funds of the LLL.

By naming the Lutheran Laypeople’s League of Australia Incorporated in your Will, you can be sure that your gift will continue to provide support for the mission of the Church beyond your lifetime.

Your contribution will mean that the LLL will always have funds to help the Church to establish and equip worship centres, schools, welfare agencies and care centres to carry out their ministry.

Why not take a look at our annual 'Together in Mission' brochure that tells the latest news on how the LLL is assisting the LCA.

Some points to remember when making your Will:

• Your Will should make fair provision for your immediate family. This will help to avoid future legal challenges.
• Keep your Will flexible by allowing for future events. 
  You should recognise that one or more of your beneficiaries may die before you or at the same time. Make sure that a final beneficiary is named to receive the residue of your estate.
• Provide for the effects of inflation. The value of amounts you nominate today will change over time. Use portions (eg 1/8, 1/2, 1/4 etc) or percentages (10%, 20%, 50% etc) in distributing your property and money and this will overcome the effects of inflation.
• As a Christian, remember that everything you have comes from God. Your Will is a final way of showing your love and thanks to Him for all the blessings you have been given in your lifetime. Consider a Christian preamble to your Will.
• In thanks to God consider naming the Permanent Funds of the LLL as a beneficiary in your Will. These funds provide valuable help to the Church in its mission and ministry.