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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.

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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.

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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.

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Attorney General On Payday Loans

This info will give you a better look at the problems with payday loans. It will also give you other options available. In a nutshell, payday loan organizations prey on low-income families. That is because they tend to have fewer resources for cash. Often, these loans end up making their financial situation worse. Please read this before you consider a payday loan.

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Kansas Attorney General Consumer Protection

The Kansas Attorney General's office, separate from Kansas Legal Services, has several special divisions to protect Kansans in many ways. The office has a division called Consumer Protection to help protect consumers from fraud and exploitation and educate Kansans on their rights and responsibilities as consumers. This link goes to the page about consumer laws and protections provided by the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office.

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Kansas Payday Lender Statute

Explains what a payday lender can and cannot do under Kansas law. If you believe a payday lender has violated this statute, see the link to the Attorney General's Consumer Complaint form that can be filled out and submitted on the web. Kansas Payday Loan Statute

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