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Do I Need a Will?
This information and checklist were prepared as a handout for clients who are thinking about a will and looking at alternatives. It is all in the pdf document attached at the bottom of the page.  DO YOU NEED A WILL? Elder Law Advice line at 316-265-2252   Many people believe that a will is the best way to express their desires for disposing of their property after their death.  This may or may not be true.  There are other things to consider. 
Wills
Food and Nutrition Programs
In Kansas, the Department for Children and Family Services administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read about it here.      
Food Stamps
Foodstamp Program
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or more commonly known as foodstamps.  This website, GrowStrongKansas, can help you with any questions you have about foodstamps.
Food Stamps
Tax Identity Theft
Did someone misuse your Social Security number to file for a tax refund or get a job? Did a stranger claim your child as a dependent? Has a caller claiming to be from the IRS demanded you wire money right away? Learn about tax-related identity theft and IRS imposter scams -- and what you can do about them. What is tax-related identity theft?
Identity Theft
Key Public Benefits: Nutrition
Families may be eligible for assistance with groceries, meals, infant formula and nutrition education. These are some of the key nutrition benefits programs and resources. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP is the name for the federal Food Stamp Program. It helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health.  Kansas Food Assistance Program
Food Stamps
How to report a fraudulent 1099-G form claimed in your name in Kansas
How do I report fraud if I received a 1099-G form for a fraudulent claim in my name? If you received a 1099-G form for a claim that you did not receive payment for due to identity theft, you can fill out a request on the KDOL Self-Service Portal under “1099 Protest/Dispute," making sure to check the box for “I want to dispute my 1099” and declare you did not receive the benefits that were stated on your 1099-G form issued from the Kansas Department of Labor.
Identity Theft
Protect Yourself From Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission site includes tips on how to protect yourself, as well as things to look for when spotting a scam.  https://consumer.ftc.gov/
Identity Theft
Estate Planning
Your estate consists of everything you own: your home, personal property, car, land, stocks and bonds, life insurance and any other property in which you have an ownership interest. Estate planning is a plan for how you will acquire property, use it, conserve it and, perhaps most importantly, how it will be transferred upon your death. There is no way to determine your wishes regarding distribution of your property after your death unless you take appropriate steps prior to your death. Estate planning can be beneficial no matter what the size of the estate. 
Wills
Frequently Asked Questions About Probate
Kansas Probate Process: Key Steps, Responsibilities, and Court Involvement What is Probate? Probate is the process of proving a will. It occurs after someone dies. All estate administration proceedings are involved in this process. It’s the practice of deciding what to do with someone’s stuff after they die. A person’s “estate” is their property at the time of death.
Wills
Identity Theft
Step-by-Step Guide: Responding to Identity Theft with Legal Letters NEW: Identity theft victims can now go get a free, custom identity theft recovery plan through the Federal Trade Commission’s IdentityTheft.gov website.
Identity Theft
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Food StampsIdentity TheftWillsClear All Filters
Do I Need a Will?
This information and checklist were prepared as a handout for clients who are thinking about a will and looking at alternatives. It is all in the pdf document attached at the bottom of the page.  DO YOU NEED A WILL? Elder Law Advice line at 316-265-2252   Many people believe that a will is the best way to express their desires for disposing of their property after their death.  This may or may not be true.  There are other things to consider. 
Wills
Food and Nutrition Programs
In Kansas, the Department for Children and Family Services administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read about it here.      
Food Stamps
Foodstamp Program
You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or more commonly known as foodstamps.  This website, GrowStrongKansas, can help you with any questions you have about foodstamps.
Food Stamps
Tax Identity Theft
Did someone misuse your Social Security number to file for a tax refund or get a job? Did a stranger claim your child as a dependent? Has a caller claiming to be from the IRS demanded you wire money right away? Learn about tax-related identity theft and IRS imposter scams -- and what you can do about them. What is tax-related identity theft?
Identity Theft
Key Public Benefits: Nutrition
Families may be eligible for assistance with groceries, meals, infant formula and nutrition education. These are some of the key nutrition benefits programs and resources. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP is the name for the federal Food Stamp Program. It helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health.  Kansas Food Assistance Program
Food Stamps
How to report a fraudulent 1099-G form claimed in your name in Kansas
How do I report fraud if I received a 1099-G form for a fraudulent claim in my name? If you received a 1099-G form for a claim that you did not receive payment for due to identity theft, you can fill out a request on the KDOL Self-Service Portal under “1099 Protest/Dispute," making sure to check the box for “I want to dispute my 1099” and declare you did not receive the benefits that were stated on your 1099-G form issued from the Kansas Department of Labor.
Identity Theft
Protect Yourself From Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission site includes tips on how to protect yourself, as well as things to look for when spotting a scam.  https://consumer.ftc.gov/
Identity Theft
Estate Planning
Your estate consists of everything you own: your home, personal property, car, land, stocks and bonds, life insurance and any other property in which you have an ownership interest. Estate planning is a plan for how you will acquire property, use it, conserve it and, perhaps most importantly, how it will be transferred upon your death. There is no way to determine your wishes regarding distribution of your property after your death unless you take appropriate steps prior to your death. Estate planning can be beneficial no matter what the size of the estate. 
Wills
Frequently Asked Questions About Probate
Kansas Probate Process: Key Steps, Responsibilities, and Court Involvement What is Probate? Probate is the process of proving a will. It occurs after someone dies. All estate administration proceedings are involved in this process. It’s the practice of deciding what to do with someone’s stuff after they die. A person’s “estate” is their property at the time of death.
Wills
Identity Theft
Step-by-Step Guide: Responding to Identity Theft with Legal Letters NEW: Identity theft victims can now go get a free, custom identity theft recovery plan through the Federal Trade Commission’s IdentityTheft.gov website.
Identity Theft
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