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Beginning the Estate Planning Process: Checklist for After a Death

by Renae Riedy

MF3699

Having a basic checklist following the death of a loved one can help family members and executors navigate the process during a challenging time. This is not an exhaustive list and circumstances vary for each individual. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2024

Beginning the Estate Planning Process: Estate Planning Terms

by Renae Riedy

MF3468

Updated for 2024. Becoming familiar with the terms used in estate planning will help the process go more smoothly. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Beginning the Estate Planning Process: Overview

by Renae Riedy

MF3467

Updated for 2024. No matter how large or small your net worth, everybody needs an estate plan. This overview outlines the steps to developing an estate plan. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Understanding Social Security, Fact Sheet

by Joy Miller Elizabeth Kiss

MF3630

Social Security is a social insurance plan for retirement. Workers and their families should know what they can expect from the program. This fact sheet explains how the program operates, when to apply for benefits, and where to go for more information. 6 pages, color.

Published Date: Jun 2023

Understanding Social Security, Leader's Guide

by Elizabeth Kiss Joy Miller

MF3631

Social Security is a social insurance plan for retirement. Workers and their families should know what they can expect from the program. This leader's guide includes teaching tips and activities as well as an evaluation. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Jun 2023

When Your Income Drops: Coping with Stress

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3499

Rapid changes are stressful. This fact sheet helps you understand some causes, effects, and ways of handling stress in the midst of challenging circumstances. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

When Your Income Drops: Community and Family Resources

by Debra Wood Renae Riedy Elizabeth Kiss

MF3500

Loss of income or a job can be a traumatic experience. Family and community can be sources of supply, support, and aid. Kansas has many support services that aid those coping with unemployment or loss of income. This fact sheet presents an overview of some community and family resources that may help during such times. 6 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

Digital Estate Planning

by Cliff Hight Elizabeth Kiss

MF3591

The increasing amount of electronic information and online accounts have caused legislators, estate planners, and others to provide guidance for people as they consider their digital afterlife. The steps outlined in this publication can help in your efforts to include your digital footprint in your estate planning and provide some peace of mind. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2021

Advance Health Care Planning in Kansas, Spanish

by Erin Yelland

MF3280S

Translated into Spanish. By stating your health care preferences in writing before a health crisis occurs, you can ensure that you will receive the type or degree of care you want. There are many different and unique documents to help you plan for your future. This booklet will guide you through these valuable tools and give you the resources to plan for your future needs. 12 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2021

When Your Income Drops: Sharpening Survival Skills

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3501

A loss of income can help you identify values, goals, priorities, and even skills you can sharpen. This fact sheet suggests ways to make the most of your resources, both financial and human. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

When Your Income Drops: Don't Panic -- Take Control

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3497

If economic misfortune strikes you or your family in the form of reduced income, is there anything you can do to minimize the hardship? Yes. This fact sheet provides specific suggestions for taking control of your emotions and finances as you navigate new challenges. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

When Your Income Drops: Making Ends Meet

by Elizabeth Kiss

MF3498

When your income drops, you can take a close look at your obligations and make informed decisions about what to do. This fact sheet outlines five "Cs" to making ends meet. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2020

Through a Child's Eyes, Fact Sheet

by Bradford B. Wiles Elizabeth Kiss

MF3465

Teaching children about earning, spending, sharing, borrowing, and saving helps them learn about the ways their time, money, and talents are valued. By looking at the world through a child’s eyes you can understand what children are learning, and what to do to support them. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2019

Through a Child's Eyes, Leader's Guide

by Bradford B. Wiles Elizabeth Kiss

MF3466

Leader's guide for publication that teaches children about earning, spending, sharing, borrowing, and saving. 4 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Aug 2019

What Your Attorney Should Know

by Anna Schremmer Renae Riedy Erin Petersilie

MF3454

You can save time and money by having necessary information and documents in hand for that first visit to your attorney and other estate planning professionals. Includes a checklist of information your attorney will need. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Apr 2019

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