Petition Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness)

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 Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness) 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:

This Form is intended for use in situations where the treatment facility, the petitioner, and the patient agree that it is appropriate to transfer the patient from inpatient to outpatient treatment. Because all parties agree to the transfer, no hearing is necessary. Forms 2168 and 2169 allow the treatment facility to petition for the transfer, and for the transfer to occur upon an agreed order without any hearing. The order modifying inpatient treatment to outpatient treatment does not begin a new period of treatment; rather, the dates of the period of treatment stated in the original inpatient treatment order remain in effect. The report referenced in paragraph 2 may be found at Form 2161. An alternative to this procedure is for the treatment facility to file a Petition for Advancement of Review Hearing (Form 2170). This petition may be verified by either a sworn or unsworn verification pursuant to K.S.A. 53-601. See Form 2121 for examples of both a sworn and unsworn verification. An unsworn verification need not be signed before a notary public.

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Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness):

• 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. 59-2966, K.S.A. 59-2967

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 2168 - Petition Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness) 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 2168, 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 2168 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 2168 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 Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness) 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 2168 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 2168, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness) 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 2168 - Petition Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness) 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 Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness) 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 2168 - Petition Seeking Modification And An Agreed Order For Outpatient Treatment (Mental Illness). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

2011 2100-82 Kansas Probate Forms 3d 2168 (CAPTION) PETITION SEEKING MODIFICATION AND AN AGREED ORDER FOR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT Joe Jones, Petitioner, acting on behalf of Oakwood State Hospital, the treatment facility to which the patient, Betsy Doe, has been previously ordered for treatment, requests that the Court modify the inpatient treatment order to an agreed order for outpatient treatment. In support the petitioner shows the Court that: 1. The patient was admitted to this treatment facility pursuant to an Order for Treatment entered by the District Court of Apache County on July 22, 2010, which order will expire on October 22, 2010. 2. The patient has responded well to inpatient treatment and is now ready to transfer to outpatient treatment to be provided by Apache County Treatment Facility, which has agreed to accept the patient for treatment on an outpatient basis if the Court so orders. A report summarizing treatment and containing recommendations concerning further treatment is attached. 3. Petitioner requests that the Court enter an order for outpatient treatment subject to the following conditions: a. that the patient comply with all directives and treatment required by the head of the outpatient treatment facility, or the head’s designee. b. that the patient comply with the following specific conditions: Betsy Doe is not to associate with William Sanders and is to reside at the Apache County Treatment Facility’s Residential Unit. 4. Petitioner believes that the patient, if ordered to outpatient treatment subject to the conditions stated above, is likely to comply with the outpatient treatment order and that the patient will not likely be a danger to the community, or be likely to cause harm to self or others while subject to the outpatient treatment order. 2011 2100-83 Kansas Probate Forms 3d 5. The patient has agreed to such an order for outpatient treatment being entered and a proposed order is presented to the Court with this petition. The proposed order has been reviewed and approved by the patient’s attorney. PETITIONER REQUESTS that the Court enter an Order Modifying Inpatient Treatment to Outpatient Treatment. JOE JONES Petitioner (SWORN OR UNSWORN VERIFICATION) (See Form 2121) Reference K.S.A. 53-601, 59-2966 and 59-2967. Comment This Form and Form 2169 are intended for use in situations where the treatment facility, the petitioner, and the patient agree that it is appropriate to transfer the patient from inpatient to outpatient treatment. Because all parties agree to the transfer, no hearing is necessary. Forms 2168 and 2169 allow the treatment facility to petition for the transfer, and for the transfer to occur upon an agreed order without any hearing. The order modifying inpatient treatment to outpatient treatment does not begin a new period of treatment; rather, the dates of the period of treatment stated in the original inpatient treatment order remain in effect. The report referenced in paragraph 2 may be found at Form 2161. An alternative to this procedure is for the treatment facility to file a Petition for Advancement of Review Hearing (Form 2170). This petition may be verified by either a sworn or unsworn verification pursuant to K.S.A. 53-601. See Form 2121 for examples of both a sworn and unsworn verification. An unsworn verification need not be signed before a notary public.