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Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Use this document (fillable form attached below) to chose the person who will carry out your health care instructions in case you are not conscious or are unable to make those decisions. You do not have to chose a family member. If you do, make sure to give that person a notarized copy. Also share the document with other family members and give a copy to your doctor. This document only gives powers to your chosen person while you are living. You may take away that power or change it at any time.
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Lawmakers may change Kansas law on revoked driver's licenses
Can't afford your traffic tickets but still need to drive? Kansas lawmakers consider help Jason Alatidd,  Topeka Capital-Journal  September 8, 2023   Kansas lawmakers are looking for ways to help low-income people avoid losing their driving privileges if they can't afford to pay a traffic ticket.
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Pre-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Request Form
This form may be signed prior to a hospitalization to make clear your wishes in certain health care situations. A copy should be provided to the hospital, at admission. You may also wish to provide one to your primary doctor.  The form, attached below, is fillable.
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Advance Directives, Living Wills & the Durable Power of Attorney
Kansas Health Care Documents Explained: Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney The main question these documents address is “who controls your health care if you are not able to make decisions yourself?” Kansas statutes make two legal documents available to you to make sure your wishes are followed:
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Emancipation
Understanding Emancipation Laws in Kansas: What You Need to Know What is Emancipation? Emancipation means you are legally separated from your parents or guardian and do not have to live with them.  The law in Kansas emancipates you when you are 18 years old.  Having a baby does not make you legally emancipated.  Your parents cannot emancipate you so they are no longer legally responsible for financially providing for you. 
MiscellaneousJuveniles
Driver's License Issues in Kansas
Steps to Reinstating Your Driver's License and Addressing Suspensions The Kansas Legislature passed SB 127, which became effective on May 6, 2021, made some changes that can really help people who have a suspended driver's license.  Among the Changes from SB 127 People who have an expired license are not kept out of the Restricted Driver's License program because they have a driving while suspended conviction. 
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Signed into Law: No Mandatory Jail Time for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver's License
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday, April 18, signed a bill removing mandatory jail time for driving with a license suspended or revoked for failing to appear in court on a traffic ticket or failing to pay a traffic fine.
Driver's License
Power of Attorney and Advance Directives
You have the right to make decisions now regarding your own health care in the future.  What is Advance Care Planning? Advance Care Planning is a process for helping you understand possible future health care choices. Reflect on your own values and goals and discuss your choices with those persons closest to you. You may also put your wishes in writing in case you become unable to make your own decisions in the future.
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Thousands of Kansans can get legally back on the road if they know this information
SB 127 addresses some of the issues Kansans are facing with suspended driver’s licenses. In 2021, Governor Laura Kelly put into law legislation that seeks to address the issue of suspended driver’s licenses and make it easier for Kansans to resolve this issue. “I’m excited. I’m excited for the thousands of Kansans it will help drive legally,” said Wichita Democrat Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau. “During this time, so many people are struggling. They need to get to work to take care of their families. This is an exciting day.”
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Wichita Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic - Huge Success May 7
Free clinic helps suspended drivers get back on the road KAKE Wichita reported this story    Pilar Pedraza May 7, 2025 Updated May 7, 2025 "It's very difficult if you don't understand the legal terms, or if you don't have money," said Debi Tolbert (pictured).
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Driver's LicenseMiscellaneousPower of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) OrdersClear All Filters
Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Use this document (fillable form attached below) to chose the person who will carry out your health care instructions in case you are not conscious or are unable to make those decisions. You do not have to chose a family member. If you do, make sure to give that person a notarized copy. Also share the document with other family members and give a copy to your doctor. This document only gives powers to your chosen person while you are living. You may take away that power or change it at any time.
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Lawmakers may change Kansas law on revoked driver's licenses
Can't afford your traffic tickets but still need to drive? Kansas lawmakers consider help Jason Alatidd,  Topeka Capital-Journal  September 8, 2023   Kansas lawmakers are looking for ways to help low-income people avoid losing their driving privileges if they can't afford to pay a traffic ticket.
Driver's License
Pre-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Request Form
This form may be signed prior to a hospitalization to make clear your wishes in certain health care situations. A copy should be provided to the hospital, at admission. You may also wish to provide one to your primary doctor.  The form, attached below, is fillable.
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Advance Directives, Living Wills & the Durable Power of Attorney
Kansas Health Care Documents Explained: Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney The main question these documents address is “who controls your health care if you are not able to make decisions yourself?” Kansas statutes make two legal documents available to you to make sure your wishes are followed:
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Emancipation
Understanding Emancipation Laws in Kansas: What You Need to Know What is Emancipation? Emancipation means you are legally separated from your parents or guardian and do not have to live with them.  The law in Kansas emancipates you when you are 18 years old.  Having a baby does not make you legally emancipated.  Your parents cannot emancipate you so they are no longer legally responsible for financially providing for you. 
MiscellaneousJuveniles
Driver's License Issues in Kansas
Steps to Reinstating Your Driver's License and Addressing Suspensions The Kansas Legislature passed SB 127, which became effective on May 6, 2021, made some changes that can really help people who have a suspended driver's license.  Among the Changes from SB 127 People who have an expired license are not kept out of the Restricted Driver's License program because they have a driving while suspended conviction. 
Driver's License
Signed into Law: No Mandatory Jail Time for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Driver's License
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday, April 18, signed a bill removing mandatory jail time for driving with a license suspended or revoked for failing to appear in court on a traffic ticket or failing to pay a traffic fine.
Driver's License
Power of Attorney and Advance Directives
You have the right to make decisions now regarding your own health care in the future.  What is Advance Care Planning? Advance Care Planning is a process for helping you understand possible future health care choices. Reflect on your own values and goals and discuss your choices with those persons closest to you. You may also put your wishes in writing in case you become unable to make your own decisions in the future.
Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Thousands of Kansans can get legally back on the road if they know this information
SB 127 addresses some of the issues Kansans are facing with suspended driver’s licenses. In 2021, Governor Laura Kelly put into law legislation that seeks to address the issue of suspended driver’s licenses and make it easier for Kansans to resolve this issue. “I’m excited. I’m excited for the thousands of Kansans it will help drive legally,” said Wichita Democrat Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau. “During this time, so many people are struggling. They need to get to work to take care of their families. This is an exciting day.”
Driver's License
Wichita Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic - Huge Success May 7
Free clinic helps suspended drivers get back on the road KAKE Wichita reported this story    Pilar Pedraza May 7, 2025 Updated May 7, 2025 "It's very difficult if you don't understand the legal terms, or if you don't have money," said Debi Tolbert (pictured).
Driver's License
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