Journal Entry Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate]

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 Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate] 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:

For the protection of the principal and the surety, receipts showing the payment of creditors and distribution of assets may be filed. The court always has the right to consider the reasonableness of the attorney's fees.

Atticus Fast Facts About Journal Entry Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate]

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Journal Entry Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate]:

• This form pertains to the State of Kansas

• The relevant probate statute or Kansas laws related to this form include: K.S.A. 59-1301, K.S.A. 59-1717, K.S.A. 59-2219, K.S.A. 59-2220, K.S.A. 59-3302, K.S.A. 59-3304, K.S.A. 59-3305, 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 410 - Journal Entry Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate] 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 410, 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 410 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 410 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 Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate] 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 410 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 410, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Journal Entry Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate] 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 410 - Journal Entry Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate] 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 Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate] 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 410 - Journal Entry Granting Informal Administration [And Admitting Will To Probate]. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

400-24 Kansas Probate Forms 3d 410 (CAPTION) JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION [AND ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE] NOW, on this day, the Court hears the Petition for Informal Administration [and to Admit Will to Probate] filed by Tom Johnson. Petitioner appears in person and by attorneys Pleader, Pleader & Tryor. 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, residences and addresses of heirs, devisees and legatees. 2. Notice of 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. Susan Johnson died in Hometown, Kansas on July 3, 2009, a resident of Apache County, Kansas and a citizen of the United States. The capacity of the decedent and the due execution of the Will are proved in accordance with K.S.A. 59-2224. The instrument dated April 15, 2009, filed with the Petition, is the Last Will and Testament of Susan Johnson, deceased. 5. All the terms 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. 6. The names, ages, residences, addresses and relationships of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the decedent and any named fiduciary, so far as known or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained are: Name Age Relationship Interest Residential Address (and Mailing Address) I. Tom Johnson Adult Husband Heir, devisee, legatee 1515 E. 15th Street and named fiduciary Hometown, KS 66648 II. Jim Johnson Adult Son Heir 1212 W. 12th Street Bay City, MO 65041 2021 2010 400-25 Kansas Probate Forms 3d Name Age Relationship Interest Residential Address (and Mailing Address) III. Jane Johnson Adult Daughter Heir 601 E. Elm Street Smith City, AK 77612 (One Bank Tower) Smith City, AK 77612 7. Informal Administration is appropriate because there are no contested matters and there is no disagreement among the beneficiaries. 8. An Inventory and Valuation of all the assets of the decedent are listed in a separate document attached to the Petition and designated as Exhibit A. 9. A listing of the debts of the decedent, both paid and unpaid; an estimate of the costs and expenses of informal administration, including reasonable fees; and a statement of those specific monies belonging to decedent's estate which are proposed to be used to pay unsatisfied debts of the decedent and the expenses of informal administration are listed in a separate document attached to the Petition and designated as Exhibit B. [\\u00180. No Kansas estate tax is chargeable against the estate.] \\u0018\\u0018. The assets of the Estate remaining after the payment of all debts of the decedent, costs and expenses of informal administration and reasonable fees shall be distributed pursuant to the decedent's Last Will and Testament as follows: a. The Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 30 South, Range 10, West of the 6th P.M., Apache County, Kansas, containing \\u001860 acres more or less, to Tom Johnson. b. Balance of $200 remaining from decedent's final paycheck to Tom Johnson. c. One 2008 Honda 4-dr, VIN # 1234567890, to Tom Johnson. d. Decedent's personal effects and wearing apparel to Tom Johnson. e. All other property, real and personal, owned by decedent at the time of her death, to Tom Johnson. \\u00182. Tom Johnson, the Petitioner, should be designated to carry out the orders made by the Court and Tom Johnson should be released from all responsibility and liability as the nominated fiduciary. \\u00183. The amount and type of bond or bonds to be given and the person who is to give the bond is as follows: Name Type of Bond Amount Tom Johnson Redelivery [pursuant to K.S.A. 59-3304(b)(2)] $42,200.00 The bond has been filed with the Court. 400-26 Kansas Probate Forms 3d THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The above findings are made a part of the order and decree of this court. 2. The instrument dated April 15, 2009, filed with the Petition is adjudged to be the Last Will and Testament of Susan Johnson, deceased, and is admitted to probate and record. 3. Tom Johnson is designated as the person to pay the debts and expenses of this proceeding, including court costs, without bond, pursuant to the Will, and is assigned the following property for that purpose: Total Proposed Asset Amount Use Total Balance (A) Balance in decedent's checking $1,500.00 Pay Attorney's fees to $1,500.00 $ 0.00 Account #xx3-456, Hometown Pleader, Pleader & Tryor State Bank, Hometown, Kansas (B) Decedent's final paycheck and $1,600.00 Pay Court Costs, $1,400.00 $200.00 payment for accrued but unused Publication Fees and vacation from Smith Insurance VISA Bill Company, Hometown, Kansas TOTAL $3,100.00 $2,900.00 $200.00 4. The assets of Susan Johnson, deceased, remaining after the payment of all debts, expenses, and fees, subject to any lawful disposition previously made, are assigned pursuant to the Last Will and Testament of Susan Johnson, deceased, as construed in this order, as follows [upon giving of bond by each of the distributees in the amount of property to be assigned to them]: (A) The Southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 30 South, Range 10 West of the 6th P.M., Apache County, Kansas, containing \\u001860 acres more or less, to Tom Johnson. (B) Balance of $200 remaining from decedent's final paycheck to Tom Johnson. (C) One 2008 Honda 4-dr, VIN # 1234567890, to Tom Johnson. (D) Decedent's personal effects and wearing apparel to Tom Johnson. (E) All other property, real and personal, owned by decedent at the time of death, to Tom Johnson. All real estate is assigned as of the date of death of decedent; all personal property is to be distributed immediately. THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE as of the date and time shown on the electronic file stamp. 2021 2010 400-27 Kansas Probate Forms 3d Reference K.S.A. 59-1301; 59-1717; 59-2219; 59-2220; 59-3302; 59-3304; 59-3305; S. Ct. Rule \\u0018\\u0018\\u0018. Comment The court always has the right to consider the reasonableness of the attorney's fees. For the protection of the principal and the surety, receipts showing the payment of creditors and distribution of assets may be filed. 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.