What Does It Mean to Plan Your Estate as a Christian?
Join Rich Baker, Soo Yeon Lee and guest speaker Mike Wang as they host an introductory event, a gathering specifically designed for families who want to explore how faith and planning intersect. We’ll demystify the basics (wills, trusts, powers of attorney) while examining the deeper questions on how we can translate those values into tangible plans. Sign up below to join our Estate Planning event January 22 at noon via Zoom! Those who register will receive meeting materials that include essential information regarding estate planning and also will be invited to an in-person event in the Spring of 2026. Whether you’re just beginning to consider these questions or you’re ready to take concrete steps, there’s a place at the table for you.
Sign up for our Estate Planning Event here!
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and disposal of a person’s assets during their life and after death. It involves making legal and financial decisions to ensure that your property, finances, and personal wishes are handled according to your intentions. As estate planning attorneys who work with families of faith, we’ve witnessed what transforms estate planning from a mere legal exercise into something distinctly Christian. The answer isn’t found in special documents or religious clauses. Rather, it’s about approaching the entire process through a biblical lens. The Psalms remind us: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24:1). This isn’t abstract theology; it’s the foundational premise that reshapes how we think about “our” assets. The Bible has a lot to say about money; and it is full of guidance on stewardship, providing for family, generosity, and generational blessings. Ultimately, Christian estate planning isn’t about death—it’s about living intentionally to steward life faithfully. Christian estate planning is our testimony to God—the source of everything we’ve received and everything we leave behind, whether financial, intellectual, spiritual, or human assets.
Soo Yeon Lee Bio:
Soo Yeon Lee is a partner at Mauck & Baker, LLC, where she concentrates her practice in trust and estate law and real estate law. She advises clients on comprehensive estate planning, probate and trust administration, estate and gift taxation, charitable giving strategies, private foundations, and complex real estate transactions.
She holds an LL.M. in Taxation (with honors) and a certificate in Wealth Transfer and Legacy Planning. She is a member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council and a full member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP), an international organization focused on cross-border estate planning.
Soo is committed to integrating her Christian faith into her practice, building a law firm that reflects the shared values and vision of the attorneys at Mauck & Baker, LLC.
Mike Wang Bio:
Michael Wang is a senior private wealth advisor for the Private Wealth division of Blue Trust and serves his clients out of the office in Chicago, Illinois.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and an experienced wealth advisor to individuals, families, and businesses, Mike uses his objective perspective to help clients make wise financial decisions to experience clarity and confidence and leave a lasting legacy. His goal is to help those he serves focus on the things that matter most to them. Mike and his team integrate financial planning, investment management, and trust services into financial plans tailored to his clients’ needs.
Mike earned his BA in economics from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Minnesota.
Rich Baker Bio:
Richard Baker is a founding partner of Mauck & Baker, LLC. Since law school, his ultimate goal as a lawyer has been to serve the Kingdom of God. True to his calling, the majority of Richard’s clients today are churches and religious ministries. His practice focuses on helping churches and not for profit organizations navigate the complexities of today’s highly regulated environment. Included in his practice are the areas of real estate, zoning, not for profit corporate law, federal and state tax exemption and various aspects of protecting religious freedom. He also works with individual clients in the areas of estate planning and probate, trust administration, guardianship, and adoption.
Six generations of lawyers in his family have impressed Richard with an understanding of the importance of integrity and that the practice of law is an honorable profession. Richard’s co-workers at Mauck & Baker continue to spur one another on to do God’s work.
Please sign up for our Estate Planning Event here! If you have any issues submitting your RSVP or questions about the event, please contact Esther Jackson at ejackson@mauckbaker.com or by calling 312-726-1243.
