Journal Entry Of Final Settlement

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Journal Entry Of Final Settlement is a commonly used form within Kansas. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

The pleading of the language “no Kansas estate tax is chargeable against the estate” or “the Kansas estate tax return for the estate has been filed and all taxes shown thereon have been paid” is not necessary if the decedent died on or after January 1, 2010. For a history and discussion of Kansas inheritance, estate and succession taxes, see the comment to Form 545. Federal law provides for personal liability of the personal representative until an estate tax closing letter is obtained. The Journal Entry of Final Settlement shall not be entered sooner than six months after the date of death of the decedent and not sooner than four months after the first publication of the notice to creditors, whichever is later.

Atticus Fast Facts About Journal Entry Of Final Settlement

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Journal Entry Of Final Settlement:

• This form pertains to the State of Kansas

• The relevant probate statute or Kansas laws related to this form include: K.S.A. 59-2247, K.S.A. 59-2249, S. Ct. Rule 111

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Kansas’s Form 563 - Journal Entry Of Final Settlement up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Kansas form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Kansas probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form 563, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in KS are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form 563 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form 563 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Journal Entry Of Final Settlement to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Kansas.

5 reasons you should submit 563 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Kansas can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Kansas. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Kansas is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Kansas probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Kansas probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form 563, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Journal Entry Of Final Settlement is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Kansas probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Kansas.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form 563 - Journal Entry Of Final Settlement f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Kansas probate court office.

Journal Entry Of Final Settlement is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Kansas-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Kansas Form 563 - Journal Entry Of Final Settlement. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

500-\\u001820 Kansas Probate Forms 3d 563 (CAPTION) JOURNAL ENTRY OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOW, on this day, the Court hears the Petition for Final Settlement [and Approval of Valid Settlement Agreement] filed by Mary Doe, Executor of the Estate of John Doe, deceased. The Petitioner appears in person and by attorneys Pleader, Pleader & Tryor. Robert E. Doe, a person in the military service appears by attorney U. B. Brief. M.R. Docket, Guardian ad litem, appears for Henry H. Doe, a minor. Theodore R. Doe appears in person. ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ There are no other appearances. After examining the files and hearing the evidence, statements and arguments of counsel, the Court finds: \\u0018. Due diligence has been exercised in the search for names, ages, relationships and residences and addresses of heirs, devisees, legatees and creditors. 2. Notice of this hearing has been given as required by law and the order of this court and proof of notice has been filed and is approved. 3. The allegations of the Petition are true. 4. All the terms and provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, have been complied with as to any interested person or persons who are in the service of the United States or its allies. [5. No Kansas estate tax is chargeable against the estate.] [6. Actual notice has been given by mail to all known or reasonably ascertainable creditors; all demands against the Estate of the decedent have been paid as authorized by law or the orders of the court, and the time for filing demands has expired.] 7. Decedent's spouse, Mary Doe, consented in writing to the Last Will and Testament of the decedent. 8. Decedent owned at the time of death, the following described real estate situated in Apache County, Kansas: 2021 500-\\u00182\\u0018 Kansas Probate Forms 3d Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 30, West of the 6th P.M., containing 640 acres more or less. The Northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less. The Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 aces more or less. The Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less. The Southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less. 9. Petitioner has filed a full and complete accounting of receipts and disbursements as Executor which is summarized as follows: Receipts ............................................................................$ 129,555.83 Disbursements ..................................................................$ 41,178.00 Cash Balance on Hand......................................................$ 88,627.08 The Petitioner, since filing the Petition for Final Settlement, has received the following: Lenexa IRB cpn .......................................................................$ 156.25 Rent..........................................................................................$ 250.00 KP&L Refund ..........................................................................$ 20.00 Telephone Refund ....................................................................$ 6.00 TOTAL ...............................................................................$ 432.25 and made the following disbursements: Gas Bill ....................................................................................$ 57.00 Payment of State Intangible Tax ..............................................$ 126.00 TOTAL ...............................................................................$ 183.00 leaving a balance on hand of: $ 58,627.08 \\u00180. The account attached to the Petition and the above supplemental account should be settled and allowed and all of the acts and proceedings of the Executor have been in accordance with the law and the orders of this court and approved. 2021 500-\\u001822 Kansas Probate Forms 3d \\u0018\\u0018. John Doe was survived by the following named persons who, so far as known or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained are all of John Doe's heirs: Residence Mailing Name Age Relationship Address Address I. Mary Doe Adult Wife Route 1 Same Hometown, KS 66648 II. Theodore R. Doe Adult Son \\u0018220 Main Street Same Metropolis, KS 66625 III. Robert E. Doe Adult Son P.O. Box 238 Serial # 83297336 Kaw City, KS APO, New York, 66600 NY IV. Thomas E. Doe Adult Son Crossroads, AZ Same 79\\u001808 V. Mary Ann Jones \\u00186 yrs Granddaughter Dry Creek, CO Same born 66875 \\u0018993 (Mary Ann Jones is the child of Mary Doe Jones, a prior deceased daughter of decedent.) VI. A. David J. Doe Adult Grandson Dry Creek, CO Same 66875 B. Paul J. Doe Adult Grandson Dry Creek, CO Same 66875 (David J. Doe and Paul J. Doe are the children of Peter J. Doe, a prior deceased son of decedent.) \\u00182. Decedent had no spouse or children or issue of deceased children, or other heirs who survived the decedent other than the persons above named. \\u00183. The names, ages, relationships, residences and addresses of the devisees and legatees so far as known or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained are: Residence Mailing Name Age Relationship Address Address I. Mary Doe Adult Wife Route 1 Same Hometown, KS 66648 II. Theodore R. Doe Adult Son \\u0018220 Main Street Same Metropolis, KS 66625 III. Robert E. Doe Adult Son P.O. Box 238 Serial # 83297336 Kaw City, KS APO, New York, 66600 NY IV. Mary Ann Jones \\u00186 yrs Granddaughter Dry Creek, CO Same born 66875 \\u0018993 (Mary Ann Jones is the child of Mary Doe Jones, a prior deceased daughter of decedent.) 2021 500-\\u001823 Kansas Probate Forms 3d V. Henry H. Doe 6 years Grandson Crossroads, AZ Same born 79\\u001808 2003 (Henry H. Doe is the son of Thomas E. Doe, a disinherited son.) VI. A. David J. Doe Adult Grandson Dry Creek, CO Same 66875 B. Paul J. Doe Adult Grandson Dry Creek, CO Same 66875 (David J. Doe and Paul J. Doe are the children of Peter J. Doe, a prior deceased son of decedent.) VII. The Hometown State Bank Trustee Hometown, KS Same designated 66648 in decedent's will VIII. The People's Church Designated Hometown, KS Same Legatee 66648 \\u00184. The following heirs, devisees and legatees have a legal disability or are in the military service. The names and addresses of their duly appointed personal representatives, so far as known or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained are: Heir, Devisee or Name of Personal Representative Address of Personal Legatee's Name Representative Capacity Representative Robert E. Doe U. B. Brief Attorney appointed Metropolis, KS 66625 pursuant to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Henry H. Doe M. R. Docket Guardian Ad Litem Metropolis, KS 66625 Mary Ann Jones Walt Brown Conservator 2020 W. 20th Hometown, KS 66666 [Alternative \\u00185. The Last Will and Testament of the decedent should be construed to distribute the Estate as follows: (a) Pecuniary bequest in the form of a testamentary trust of $10,000 to the Hometown State Bank, Hometown, Kansas, Trustee, for the benefit of Henry H. Doe, a minor grandson of the testator. (b) Specific bequest of a stamp collection, having an approximate value of $1,000, to Mary Ann Jones, a minor granddaughter of the testator. (c) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Theodore R. Doe. (d) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Robert E. Doe. (e) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Mary Ann Jones. (f) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to David J. Doe. 2021 500-\\u001824 Kansas Probate Forms 3d (g) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Paul J. Doe. (h) Specific devise of the following described real estate to Robert E. Doe: The Northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (i) Specific devise of the following described real estate to Theodore R. Doe: The Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (j) Specific devise of the following described real estate to Mary Ann Jones: The Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (k) Specific devise of the following described real estate to David J. Doe and Paul J. Doe: The Southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (l) Pecuniary bequest of $5,000 to The People's Church. (m) Residue of estate to Mary J. Doe, wife of the testator, including the following described real estate situated in Apache County, Kansas: Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing 640 acres more or less.] OR [Alternative \\u00185. The instrument dated July \\u00185, 2009, and filed with this Petition is a Valid Settlement Agreement pursuant to K.S.A. 59-102(8), is in the best interests of persons under disability and should be approved and it and the Last Will and Testament of the decedent should be construed to distribute the Estate as follows: (a) Pecuniary bequest in the form of a testamentary trust of $10,000 to the Hometown State Bank, Hometown, Kansas, Trustee, for the benefit of Henry H. Doe, a minor grandson of the testator. (b) Specific bequest of a stamp collection, having an approximate value of $1,000, to Mary Ann Jones, a minor granddaughter of the testator. 2021 500-\\u001825 Kansas Probate Forms 3d (c) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Theodore R. Doe. (d) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Robert E. Doe. (e) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Mary Ann Jones. (f) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to David J. Doe. (g) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Paul J. Doe. (h) The following described real estate to Robert E. Doe, subject to a ten-year mineral interest described in subsection (l); The Northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (i) The following described real estate to Theodore R. Doe, subject to a ten- year mineral interest described in subsection (l): The Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (j) The following described real estate to Mary Ann Jones, subject to a ten- year mineral interest described in subsection (l): The Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (k) The following described real estate to David J. Doe and Paul J. Doe, subject to a ten-year mineral interest described in subsection (l): The Southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (l) Mineral interest in the following described real estate, for a ten-year period beginning July 3, 2000 and as long thereafter as extended by production: Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing 640 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas, is assigned as follows: 2021 500-\\u001826 Kansas Probate Forms 3d Name Interest Thomas E. Doe Undivided one-fifth interest Robert E. Doe Undivided one-fifth interest Theodore R. Doe Undivided one-fifth interest Mary Ann Jones Undivided one-fifth interest David J. Doe Undivided one-tenth interest Paul J. Doe Undivided one-tenth interest (m) Pecuniary bequest of $5,000 to The People's Church. (n) Residue of the Estate to Mary Doe, wife of the testator, including the following described real estate situated in Apache County, Kansas. Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing 640 acres more or less.] \\u00186. Mary Doe has waived compensation for services as Executor; has employed Pleader, Pleader & Tryor as attorneys in this Estate; M. R. Docket was appointed Guardian Ad Litem for Henry H. Doe, a minor; U. B. Brief was appointed attorney to represent the interests of Robert E. Doe, a person in the military service, pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; there are other costs due this Court; the following fees, expenses and costs are reasonable and should be paid: (a) To the Executor for attorneys' fees in the sum of $xxx.xx, and their expenses in the sum of $xxx.xx. (b) To U. B. Brief in the sum of $xxx.xx. (c) To M. R. Docket in the sum of $xxx.xx. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The above findings are made a part of the order and decree of this court. 2. The accounts of Mary Doe, Executor of the Estate of John Doe, deceased, are settled and allowed and all of Mary Doe's acts and proceedings are approved and Mary Doe is authorized and directed to pay the fees, expenses and costs set out in paragraph \\u00186 above. [Alternative 3. After the payment of fees, expenses and costs, the assets remaining in the hands of the Executor, and all other real and personal property owned by the decedent at the time of death, subject to any lawful disposition previously made, are assigned pursuant to the terms of decedent's Last Will and Testament, as construed in this order, as follows: (A) Pecuniary bequest in the form of a testamentary trust of $10,000 to the 2021 500-\\u001827 Kansas Probate Forms 3d Hometown State Bank, Hometown, Kansas, Trustee, for the benefit of Henry H. Doe, a minor grandson of the testator. (B) Specific bequest of a stamp collection, having an approximate value of $1,000, to Mary Ann Jones, a minor granddaughter of the testator. (C) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Theodore R. Doe. (D) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Robert E. Doe. (E) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Mary Ann Jones. (F) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to David J. Doe. (G) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Paul J. Doe. (H) Specific devise of the following described real estate to Robert E. Doe: The Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (I) Specific devise of the following described real estate to Theodore R. Doe: The Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (J) Specific devise of the following described real estate to Mary Ann Jones: The Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (K) Specific devise of the following described real estate to David J. Doe and Paul J. Doe: The Southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (L) Pecuniary bequest of $5,000 to The People's Church. (M) Residue of estate to Mary J. Doe, wife of the testator, including the following described real estate situated in Apache County, Kansas. Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing 640 acres more or less.] OR 2021 500-\\u001828 Kansas Probate Forms 3d [Alternative 3. After the payment of fees, expenses and costs, the assets remaining in the hands of the Executor, and all other real and personal property owned by the decedent at the time of death, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, are assigned pursuant to the terms of the Valid Settlement Agreement as approved in this order and the terms of decedent's Last Will and Testament, as construed in this order, as follows: (A) Pecuniary bequest in the form of a testamentary trust of $10,000 to the Hometown State Bank, Hometown, Kansas, Trustee, for the benefit of Henry H. Doe, a minor grandson of the testator. (B) Specific bequest of a stamp collection, having an approximate value of $1,000, to Mary Ann Jones, a minor granddaughter of the testator. (C) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Theodore R. Doe. (D) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Robert E. Doe. (E) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Mary Ann Jones. (F) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to David J. Doe. (G) Pecuniary bequest of $10,000 to Paul J. Doe. (H) The following described real estate to Robert E. Doe, subject to a ten-year mineral interest described in subsection (12): The Northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (I) The following described real estate to Theodore R. Doe, subject to a ten- year mineral interest described in subsection (12): The Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (J) The following described real estate to Mary Ann Jones, subject to a ten- year mineral interest described in subsection (12): The Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. (K) The following described real estate to David J. Doe and Paul J. Doe, subject to a ten-year mineral interest described in subsection (12): The Southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing \\u001860 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas. 2021 500-\\u001829 Kansas Probate Forms 3d (L) Mineral interest in the following described real estate, for a ten-year period beginning July 3, 2009 and as long thereafter as extended by production: Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing 640 acres more or less, Apache County, Kansas, is assigned as follows: Name Interest Thomas E. Doe Undivided one-fifth interest Robert E. Doe Undivided one-fifth interest Theodore R. Doe Undivided one-fifth interest Mary Ann Jones Undivided one-fifth interest David J. Doe Undivided one-tenth interest Paul J. Doe Undivided one-tenth interest (M) Pecuniary bequest of $5,000 to The People's Church. (N) Residue of the Estate to Mary Doe, wife of testator, including the following described real estate situated in Apache County, Kansas: Section 10, Township 20 South, Range 30 West of the 6th P.M., containing 640 acres more or less.] 4. The real estate is assigned as of the date of death of the decedent. The Executor is directed to distribute the personal property forthwith. 5. Upon the filing of proper receipts, the administration of the Estate shall be closed, Mary Doe shall be finally discharged as Executor of the Estate of John Doe, deceased, and Mary Doe [and the surety on the bond] shall be released from further liability. THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE as of the date and time shown on the electronic file stamp. 2021 500-\\u001830 Kansas Probate Forms 3d APPROVED: /s/ W.B. Pleader W.B. Pleader, # 00000 PLEADER, PLEADER & TRYOR The Hometown State Bank Building Hometown, Kansas 66648 (913) 555-0000 [Fax: (913) 555-1111] wbpleader@ppt.com Attorneys for Petitioner /s/ U. B. Brief U. B. Brief, # 00000 \\u001800 Main Street Metropolis, Kansas 66625 (913) 555-1111 [Fax: (913) 555-1111] ubbrief@brieflaw.com Attorneys for Robert E. Doe /s/ M. R. Docket M. R. Docket, # 0000 200 Main Street Metropolis, Kansas 66625 (913) 555-2222 [Fax: (913) 555-2222] mrdocket@docketlaw.com Guardian Ad Litem for Mary Ann Jones and Henry H. Doe, Minors Reference K.S.A. 59-2247; 59-2249; S. Ct. Rule 111. Time The Journal Entry of Final Settlement shall not be entered sooner than six months after the date of death of the decedent and not sooner than four months after the first publication of the notice to creditors, whichever is later. Comment The pleading of the language “no Kansas estate tax is chargeable against the estate” or “the Kansas estate tax return for the estate has been filed and all taxes shown thereon have been paid” is not necessary if the decedent died on or after January \\u0018, 20\\u00180. For a history and discussion of Kansas inheritance, estate and succession taxes, see the comment to Form 545. Federal law provides for personal liability of the personal representative until an estate tax closing letter is obtained. 2021