Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration)

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.

Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration) 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 Order Admitting Will to Probate should be filed at the conclusion of the hearing and upon determination of the matter by the Court. K.S.A. 59-705 sets out the priority of persons to whom administration may be granted. K.S.A. 59-706 does not allow a nonresident administrator. If the Administrator is a nonresident, the order should so find and require the Administrator to file with the Court a written appointment of a resident agent pursuant to K.S.A. 59-1706, and a written acceptance from the resident agent.

Atticus Fast Facts About Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration):

• This form pertains to the State of Kansas

• The relevant probate statute or Kansas laws related to this form include: K.S.A. 59-705, K.S.A. 59-706, K.S.A. 59-1101, K.S.A. 59-1104, K.S.A. 59-1706, K.S.A. 59-2232, K.S.A. 59-2233, 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 605 - Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration) 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 605, 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 605 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 605 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 Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration) 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 605 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 605, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration) 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 605 - Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration) 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.

Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration) 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 605 - Order Appointing Administrator (Supervised Intestate Administration). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

600-8 Kansas Probate Forms 3d 605 (CAPTION) ORDER APPOINTING ADMINISTRATOR NOW, on this day, the Court hears the Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration filed by Jane Roe. The Petitioner appears in person and by attorneys Pleader, Pleader & Tryor. Harry J. Roe appears in person. There are no other appearances. After examining the files and hearing the evidence, statements and arguments of counsel, the Court finds: 1. Due diligence has been exercised in the search for names, ages, relationships and residences and addresses of heirs. 2. Notice of this hearing has been waived in writing by all interested parties, which waivers have been filed and are approved. [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. Richard Roe died intestate at Hometown, Kansas, on July 3, 2009; at the time of death decedent was a resident of Apache County, Kansas, and a citizen of the United States, leaving an Estate to be administered herein. 6. Harry J. Roe, who is a resident of Apache County, Kansas, and whose post office address is \\u0018220 Main Street, Metropolis, Kansas, is a suitable and competent person to be granted Letters of Administration. 7. Administration is not sought under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act. [8. A Notice Statement Pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2233 shall be mailed within \\u00180 days of the qualification of the Administrator to the surviving spouse.] THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The above findings are made a part of the order and decree of this court. 2. Harry J. Roe is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Richard Roe, deceased, and upon the filing of an oath and corporate surety bond in the amount of $212,500.00, Letters of Administration are granted. 2021 600-9 Kansas Probate Forms 3d THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE as of the date and time shown on the electronic file stamp. APPROVED: /s/ W.B. Pleader W.B. Pleader, # 00000 PLEADER, PLEADER & TRYOR The Hometown State Bank Building Hometown, Kansas 66648 (9\\u00183) 555-0000 [Fax: (913) 555-1111] wbpleader@ppt.com Attorneys for Petitioner Reference K.S.A. 59-705; 59-706; 59-\\u0018\\u00180\\u0018; 59-\\u0018\\u001804; 59-\\u0018706; 59-2232; 59-2233; S. Ct. Rule \\u0018\\u0018\\u0018. Time The Order Admitting Will to Probate should be filed at the conclusion of the hearing and upon determination of the matter by the Court. Comment If notice was not waived, use the bracketed material in paragraph 2 which appears in the findings. If bond is excused for any reason set forth in K.S.A. 59-1104, recite that reason in the order. K.S.A. 59-705 sets out the priority of persons to whom administration may be granted. K.S.A. 59-706 does not allow a nonresident administrator. If the Administrator is a nonresident, the order should so find and require the Administrator to file with the Court a written appointment of a resident agent pursuant to K.S.A. 59-1706, and a written acceptance from the resident agent. 2021