Kansas Probate Form 2606

Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship)

Everything you need to know about Kansas Form 2606, including helpful tips, fast facts & deadlines, how to fill it out, where to submit it and other related KS probate forms.

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About Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship)

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.

Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) 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:

Petition may be filed at any time before age 18. Petition may be combined with a petition for conservator, if there is a need. Entries of appearance may be used upon agreement of the parties. Appointment of an attorney is discretionary. A minor who has attained the age of 14 has a priority right of nomination.

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship):

  • This form pertains to the State of Kansas

  • The relevant probate statute or Kansas laws related to this form include: K.S.A. 53-601, K.S.A. 59-3059, K.S.A. 59-3068, S. Ct. Rule 123

  • The official Kansas source for this form is here.

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 2606 - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

How to file Form 2606

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 2606, 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 2606 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 2606 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 Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) 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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When Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) is due

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 2606 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 2606, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

How to Download, Open, and Edit Form 2606 Online

Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) 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 2606 - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) 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.

Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) 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.

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Did you know?

  • Form 2606 - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship) is a probate form in Kansas.

  • Petition may be filed at any time before age 18. Petition may be combined with a petition for conservator, if there is a need. Entries of appearance may be used upon agreement of the parties. Appointment of an attorney is discretionary. A minor who has attained the age of 14 has a priority right of nomination.

  • Kansas has multiple types of probate and the necessary forms depend on the unique aspects of each estate, such as type and value of assets, whether there was a valid will, who is serving as the personal representative or executor, and even whether or not they also live in Kansas.

  • During probate, all personal representatives and executives in are required to submit a detailed inventory of assets that must separate non-probate assets from probate assets.

  • Probate in Kansas, especially without guidance, can take years to finish and cost upwards of $14,000.

Frequently Asked Questions about Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship)

Petition may be filed at any time before age 18. Petition may be combined with a petition for conservator, if there is a need. Entries of appearance may be used upon agreement of the parties. Appointment of an attorney is discretionary. A minor who has attained the age of 14 has a priority right of nomination.

Probate is the government’s way of making sure that when a person dies, the right stuff goes to the right people (including the taxes the government wants).

All of that stuff is collectively known as someone’s “estate”, and it’s the job of the executor or personal representative to fill out all the forms and complete all the required steps to formally dissolve the estate. 

To get instant clarity on the entire probate process and get an idea of the steps, timeline, and best practices, read the Atticus Beginner’s Guide to Probate

The best place? Create an account in Atticus to start getting estate-specific advice. 

You may need a lawyer, you may not, and paying for one when you didn’t need it really hurts. Atticus makes sure you make  the best decisions (plus you can write it off as an executor expense).

We’ve also created a list of other probate services. Be sure to check it out!

An executor is named in someone’s will, and if the deceased didn’t have a will, then the spouse or other close family relative usually steps up to fulfill the role. If no one wants to do it, then a judge will appoint someone. 

The executor is responsible for the complete management of the probate process, including major responsibilities such as:

  • Creating an inventory of all probate assets.

  • Filling out all necessary forms

  • Paying off all estate debts and taxes

  • Submitting reports to the court and beneficiaries as requested

And much more. This process often stretches longer than a year. 

For an idea of what separates executors who succeed from those who make this way harder than it should be, visit our article, Executors of an Estate:
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The Exact Text on Form 2606

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Kansas Form 2606 - Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor (Involuntary Guardianship). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

2021 2600-23 Kansas Probate Forms 3d 2606 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF APACHE COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Guardianship of No. __________ Johnny Roe, a minor (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR A MINOR Richard Roe and Jane Roe, Petitioners, state: \\u0018. We permanently reside at 400 Harvard Street, Hometown, Apache County, Kansas. 2. Johnny Roe is a minor age \\u0018 year, born in 20\\u00180, whose permanent residence is 402 Harvard Street, Hometown, Apache County, Kansas, with his mother. Johnny Roe is presently residing with us and has been for the last six months. 3. The places where the minor has lived during the last five years and the names and present addresses of the persons with whom the minor has lived during that period are: Johnny Roe lived with his mother, Molly Roe, at 402 Harvard Street, Hometown, Kansas, from the time of his birth until she placed him in the Petitioners’ home at 400 Harvard Street, Hometown, Kansas, six months ago. 4. We believe that Johnny Roe is in need of a legal guardian to provide for health insurance, a permanent and stable residence and to make and communicate decisions for medical care. 5. Molly Roe is our daughter and the mother of Johnny Roe and is unemployed and unable to provide for the immediate needs of Johnny Roe. Molly Roe has informally placed Johnny in our home and custody and legal guardianship is required to allow us to assist the minor child. 6. The names and addresses of others, if known to the petitioners, having an interest in Johnny Roe, are: a. Johnny Roe is not married; b. his natural guardians are Molly Roe, his mother, an adult, whose address is 402 Harvard Street, Hometown, Kansas and James Doe, his father, an adult, whose address is 404 Harvard Street, Hometown, Kansas; 2021 2600-24 Kansas Probate Forms 3d c. his paternal grandparents are James and Nancy Doe whose address is 404 Harvard Street, Hometown, Kansas; d. the natural guardians have nominated, in writing, these petitioners to serve as co-guardians of Johnny Roe; e. Johnny Roe has no children; f. no permanent guardian has been appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 38- \\u0018584; g. there is no fiduciary appointed by any court; h. there are no other persons or any agency having or claiming any legal right of physical custody or visitation. 7. There are no other court proceedings in which the minor is or has recently been a party. 8. The minor owns no real or personal property. 9. The truth of the petition may be proved by the natural guardians and the petitioners whose addresses are set out above. \\u00180. The petitioners suggest that they be appointed as co-guardians of the minor and that they be allowed to act independently of each other. \\u0018\\u0018. Richard Roe is a man, born in \\u001896\\u0018, who is 5\\u0018 years of age and whose place of employment is Hometown Hospital. Jane Roe is a woman, born in \\u0018963, who is 49 years of age. She does not work outside the home. Richard Roe and Jane Roe have no personal or agency interest that might be perceived as self-serving or adverse to the position or best interest of Johnny Roe. \\u00182. Richard and Jane Roe have completed the instructional program required by K.S.A. 59-3069(j), and evidence of completion is attached hereto. PETITIONERS REQUEST that the Court: \\u0018. make a determination that Johnny Roe is a minor and in need of a guardian; 2. issue an order setting the date, time and place of trial; 3. issue an order granting the temporary custody of Johnny Roe to the petitioners; 4. require the giving of notice as provided by law; 5. appoint Richard Roe and Jane Roe as co-guardians and authorize them to act independently of each other. 2021 2600-25 Kansas Probate Forms 3d RICHARD ROE Petitioner JANE ROE Petitioner (SWORN OR UNSWORN VERIFICATION) (See Form 250\\u0018) Reference K.S.A. 53-60\\u0018; 59-3059; 59-3068; S. Ct. Rule \\u001823. Time Petition may be filed at any time before age 18. Comment Petition may be combined with a petition for conservator, if there is a need. Entries of appearance may be used upon agreement of the parties. Appointment of an attorney is discretionary. A minor who has attained the age of \\u00184 has a priority right of nomination. See Form 504 for required cover sheets and information about the use of personal identifiers in pleadings. As of July \\u0018, 20\\u00180, the petition must plead the places where the minor has lived during the last five years and the names and present addresses of the persons with whom the minor has lived during that period. K.S.A. 59-3059(b)(3). In paragraph \\u0018\\u0018, the petition pleads the age, date of birth, gender, and place of employment of the proposed guardian and conservator as required by K.S.A. 59-3059(b)(\\u0018\\u0018). Much of this information will be helpful in identifying the guardian and conservator should it ever become necessary to issue a bench warrant for those persons. In paragraph \\u0018\\u0018, the petition also pleads that the proposed guardian and conservator has no personal or agency interest that may be perceived as self-serving or adverse to the interests of the ward and conservatee. See K.S.A. 59-3059(b)(11). For examples of petitions where a conflict of interest is alleged, see Forms 260\\u0018 and 2620. Personal or agency interest includes, but is not limited to, details of any financial, agency or other transactions between a proposed guardian, guardian, proposed conservator or conservator and the proposed ward, ward, proposed conservatee or conservatee as applicable. K.S.A. 59- 305\\u0018(j). As of January 1, 2009, every individual appointed as guardian or conservator must file with the court evidence of completion of a basic instructional program concerning the duties and responsibilities of a guardian or conservator prior to the issuance of letters of guardianship and conservatorship. K.S.A. 59-3069(j). The materials comprising the instructional program may be found at the end of the Miscellaneous Guardianship and Conservatorship Forms and are also available on the Judicial Council’s website: www.kansasjudicialcouncil.org. This petition was drafted to allege that the proposed guardian and conservator has already completed the instructional program. In many instances, it is expected that a proposed guardian 2021 2600-26 Kansas Probate Forms 3d or conservator will complete the instructional program before the filing of the petition; however, the statute only requires that evidence of completion of the instructional program be filed before Letters are issued. K.S.A. 59-3069(j). See Forms 260\\u0018 and 2605 for an example of a petition and order where evidence of completion of the instruction program has not been filed before the hearing on the petition. This petition may be verified by either a sworn or unsworn verification pursuant to K.S.A. 53-601. See Form 2501 for examples of both a sworn and unsworn verification. An unsworn verification need not be signed before a notary public.

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