Estate Planning

Bequest of IRA

June 23, 2023

Given this massive potential taxation of your IRA, many persons have decided to leave other assets to family members that have much more favorable tax treatment and to leave a bequest of the IRA to charity.

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Will or Revocable Trust?

March 31, 2023

Should I have a will or a revocable trust? This has sometimes been called the John Wayne problem and the Bing Crosby solution.

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Legacy Planning

November 11, 2022

You want to make sure your heirs are well-provided for, but there’s so much more to it. Beneficiaries, power of attorney, estate taxes, gift tax, trusts, wills – it can all be overwhelming and easy to put off.

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The View From Here

June 14, 2022

I’ve never been a big pro baseball fan, but I’ve been to enough games to appreciate the appeal. There’s so much to see and experience:

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Free Charitable Gift & Estate Planning

March 9, 2022

NW Kansas Gives represents an effort to educate NW Kansas residents and encourage thoughtful, planned charitable gifts as a part of overall estate planning.

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Lillian Schumacher – Legacy of Humility and Generosity

December 31, 2021

Lillian’s Fund has been established for the purpose of providing for the health of our region. It is our hope that her gift will inspire other individuals, organizations, and businesses to become a part of Lillian’s humble spirit of giving through contributions to Lillian’s Fund at the HaysMed Foundation.

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The View From Here

December 31, 2021

As we gather with family and friends over the coming weeks, I encourage you to visit with your loved ones about traditions, family values, and the good deeds and organizations with which you’ve become involved in your lifetime.

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Paul and Virginia Miller Society

December 31, 2021
Generational Legacy

The Paul & Virginia Miller Society is a special recognition program honoring people who have committed to expanding and enhancing healthcare in western Kansas through an estate gift.

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Free Legacy Planning Guide

August 23, 2021

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.

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The View From Here

August 23, 2021

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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