Estate Planning
It is a daunting thought: What will my legacy be, and how can I continue the good
work I’ve spent my life doing after I’m no longer here? It gets complicated very quickly.
You want to make sure your heirs are well-provided for, but there’s so much more to
it.
To me, the greatest benefit of having a thriving, modern medical center in Hays that services patients from across the region isn’t the beautiful building or even the expensive, life-saving equipment; it’s the people. HaysMed associates are your family. We are your neighbors and friends.
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Imagine you want to make a gift to charity, but you need regular payments to supplement your income. You, the donor, and a charity like the HaysMed Foundation can enter into a charitable gift annuity agreement. A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a contract between a donor and charity.
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Click for a walk down memory lane. See photos of the people and projects made possible through the generosity of so many so we can all enjoy the best care in the region.
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Miller Society members have expressed a lifelong commitment to the health of western Kansans. They are invited to various activities, including the annual Miller Society Luncheon and, with permission, are recognized in our publications.
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The SECURE Act changed the rules for distributing assets from an inherited Individual Retirement Account (IRA) upon the death of an IRA owner.
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We understand. Planned giving seems complicated and can involve some emotional questions. Let us help put the pieces together.
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Make a commitment to do something to protect all of the most sacred things on that list. It may be gathering all your important documents and account lists into single, safe place. It may be to set that initial appointment with your estate planning attorney or financial advisor. It could be something as simple as a conversation with your spouse or children. Make a promise to yourself that you will do something to communicate to those in your life the things about which you are truly passionate.
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We also know it’s risky to make rash financial decisions based only on emotion. Fortunately, there’s a happy medium. I’m urging you to
take a moment today to commit to one action that will ease your mind about the future.
An old Chinese proverb says that the best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago, and the second-best time is today. If you didn’t take inventory of your assets and plan your legacy twenty years ago, you are not too late. The second-best time to do it is today. Even if you did,…
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