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Thank you for your interest in Valley Christian Schools. We're here to serve you and your family by providing up-to-date estate and charitable gift-planning information.
Have you thought about creating or updating your estate plan but find the process a bit overwhelming? You may want to start by downloading our free Will and Living Trust Guide. It's designed to help you understand the "basics" and prepare you to meet with the attorney of your choice.
Try out our complimentary eNewsletter. Article of the Week contains helpful estate planning information. Washington Update will keep you on top of changing estate planning laws. Savvy Senior articles are filled with health and other important information. Also, the latest financial news can be found in Business Updates. Just click on the eNewsletter button on the left side of this page and receive it all direct to your computer every week.
Select Donor Stories and you will learn how others have blessed the ministry of Valley Christian Schools while maximizing gifts to loved ones or even creating more income for retirement. Have fun with the interactive programs at the end of each story to see how all of these strategies can work for you and your family.
If I can serve you in any way, please email me at chancellor@vcs.net or call 408/513-2500.
Thank you and God bless.
Claude Fletcher
Chancellor
Benefits for Families of Valley Christian Schools
There are several types of plans that have provided substantial benefits for donor families. Many of these families have enjoyed both increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by becoming better acquainted with the specifics of each example and seeing if any are similar to your personal circumstances. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
 | Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>. |
 | Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>. |
 | Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>. |
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
Claude Fletcher
Chancellor |
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Professional Advisors
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact fletcher@vcs.net.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
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