U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney

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.

U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney 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 drafting committee is aware that the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), and the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) do not always accept powers of attorney which are not on their form. In an effort to gain acceptance of Form 61, General Durable Power of Attorney, paragraph 5(f) was drafted which specifically gives the attorney in fact authority to make decisions relating to these U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies. Because not all offices of these agencies accept Form 61, even if it includes paragraph 5(f), the drafting committee has included a copy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s form FSA-211 (11-25-14).

Atticus Fast Facts About U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney:

• This form pertains to the State of Kansas

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 FSA-211 - U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney 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 FSA-211, 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 FSA-211 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 FSA-211 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 U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney 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 FSA-211 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 FSA-211, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney 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 FSA-211 - U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney 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.

U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney 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 FSA-211 - U.s. Department Of Agriculture Power Of Attorney. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

This form is available electronically. FSA-211 (11-25-14) U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency – Natural Resources Conservation Service - Commodity Credit Corporation - Federal Crop Insurance Corporation – Risk Management Agency POWER OF ATTORNEY THE UNDERSIGNED does hereby appoint the following grantee: (1)of the following address: (2) in the county of: (3)in the State of: (4)the attorney-in-fact for (5) (insert grantor’s name) in connection with the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service Agency, or Commodity Credit Corporation programs checked below. NOTE: This power of attorney form is not valid for FSA Farm Loan Program purposes. A. FSA, NRCS and CCC PROGRAMS (Check applicable programs) B. TRANSACTIONS for FSA, NRCS, and CCC PROGRAMS (Check applicable actions) 1. All current programs.10. Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments. 1. All actions. 2. All current and all future programs. 11. Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers (MPP/Dairy). 2. Signin g applications, agreements, and contracts. 3. Agricultural Risk Coverage/Price Loss Coverage (ARC/PLC). 12. Farm Storage Facility Loan Program. 3. Making reports. 4. Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP).13. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). 4. Conducting all marketing assistance loan and LDP transactions. 5. Tree Assistance Program (TAP).14. NRCS Conservation Programs. 5. AGI Certification. 6. Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).15. Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). 6. Routing Banking Accounts. 7. Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).16. Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP). 7. Other (Specify): 8. Emergency Assistance for Livestock Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP). 17. Other (Specify): 9. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). This form may also be used to grant authority to an attorney-in-fact to act on the grantor’s behalf with respect to FCIC crop insurance policies. Checking any of the FCIC transactions does not have any impact as to the FSA, NRCS or CCC transactions checked above: C. INSURED CROPS/STATE/COUNTY (Enter “All” or specify each crop, state, county and year(s)) D. CROP INSURANCE TRANSACTIONS (Check applicable actions) 1. 1. All actions. 5. Making transfers and cancellations. 2. 2. Making applications for insurance. 6. Making contract changes. 3. 3. Reporting crop acreage and production reports. 7. Other (Specify): 4. 4. Reporting a notice of damage or loss and making claim for indemnity. This Power of Attorney is valid in all counties in the United States unless otherwise noted. This power of attorney shall remain in full force and effect until (1) written notice of its revocation has been duly served upon FSA, NRCS or CCC as appropriate; (2) death of the undersigned grantor; or (3) incompetence or incapacitation of the undersigned grantor. The undersigned grantor shall provide separate written notice of revocation to the applicable crop insurance agent. This power of attorney shall not be effective until properly executed and served to a USDA Service Center. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES 6A. Signature of Grantor (Individual)6B. Signature Date (MM-DD-YYYY) 6C. For Grantor’s Signature Continuation, check here if FSA-211A is attached. 7A. Signature of Grantor (Partnership, Corporation, Trust, etc.) (By) 7B. Title/Relationship of Individual Signing in the Representative Capacity 7C. Signature Date (MM-DD-YYYY) 8. Notary Public (this form shallbe acknowledged by a notary Public unless witnessed by a FSA employee or a corporate seal of grantor is affixed). Signature (a)the state of(b)the County of(c) FOR FSA USE ONLY 9A. Witness Signature (FSA Employee Only)9B. Signature Date (MM-DD-YYYY) 9C. Official Position 10. This power of attorney was served to (a)USDA Service Center, State of(b)and became effective this(c)day of (d), (e) . NOTE: The following statement is made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a - as amended). The authority for requesting the information identified on this form is 7 CFR Part 718, the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.), the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110 -246), and the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79). The information will be us ed to enable a producer (grantor) to appoint an individual/organization to serve as an attorney-in-fact (grantee) that is authorized to on behalf of the producer, conduct business with USDA concerning Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit Corporation, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, and Risk Management Agency programs. The information collected on this form may be disclosed to other Federal, State, Local government agencies, Tribal agencies, and nongovernmental e ntities that have been authorized access to the information by statute or regulation and/or as described in applicable Routine Uses identified in the System of Records Notice for USDA/FSA -2, Farm Records File (Automated), USDA/NRCS -1, Landowner, Operator, Producer, Cooperator, or Participant Files, and USDA/FCIC -10, Policyholder. Providing the requested information is voluntary. However, failure to furnish the requested information will result in a determination of producer ineligibility to participate in and receive benefits under Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit Corporation, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, and Risk Management Agency programs. This information collection for FSA commodity and conservation programs in Titles I and II of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79) are exempt from the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) as specified in the Agricultural Act of 2014, Title I, Subtitle F, Administration, and Title II, Subtitle G, Funding Administrati on. For the EFRP, this information collection is exempted from the PRA, as specified in the Fiscal Year 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public L. 111-212). For the FSFL, this information collection is exempted from the PRA as it is required for the administration of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (see Pub. L. 110-246, Title I, Subtitle F-Administration). For those FSA, CCC, and NRCS programs that are not exempt from PRA, FSA may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless this collection of information has a valid OMB control number, which is 0560-0190 for this information collection, and the average time required to complete this information collection is 15 minutes per response. RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPLICABLE USDA SERVICE CENTER. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where appl icable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) Persons with disabilities, who wish to file a program complaint, write to the address below or if you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 7 20-2600 (voice and TDD). Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to file either an EEO or program complaint, please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, fo und online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the i nfomation reuested in the form. Send your completed complaint form o r letter by mail to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washing ton, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This form is available electronically. FSA-211A (11- 25-14) U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency – Natural Resources Conservation Service - Commodity Credit Corporation - Federal Crop Insurance Corporation – Risk Management Agency POWER OF ATTORNEY SIGNATURE CONTINUATION SHEET Attachment Pages of Attach to Form FSA-211 NOTE: The following statement is made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a - as amended). The authority for requesting the information identified on this form is 7 CFR Part 718, the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.), the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246), and the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79). The information will be used to enable a producer (grantor) to appoint an individual/organization to serve as an attorney-in-fact (grantee) that is authorized to on behalf of the producer, conduct business with USDA concerning Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit Corporation, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, and Risk Management Agency programs. The information collected on this form may be disclosed to other Federal, State, Local government agencies, Tribal agencies, and nongovernmental entities that have been authorized access to the information by statute or regulation and/or as described in applicable Routine Uses identified in the System of Records Notice for USDA/FSA-2, Farm Records File (Automated), USDA/NRCS-1, Landowner, Operator, Producer, Cooperator, or Participant Files, and USDA/FCIC-10, Policyholder. Providing the requested information is voluntary. However, failure to furnish the requested information will result in a determination of producer ineligibility to participate in and receive benefits under Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit Corporation, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, and Risk Management Agency programs. This information collection for FSA commodity and conservation programs in Titles I and II of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79) are exempt from the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) as specified in the Agricultural Act of 2014, Title I, Subtitle F, Administration, and Title II, Subtitle G, Funding Administration. For the EFRP, this information collection is exempted from the PRA, as specified in the Fiscal Year 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public L. 111-212). For the FSFL, this information collection is exempted from the PRA as it is required for the administration of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (see Pub. L.. 110-246, Title I, Subtitle F-Administration). For those FSA, CCC, and NRCS programs that are not exempt from PRA, FSA may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless this collection of information has a valid OMB control number, which is 0560-0190 for this information collection, and the average time required to complete this information collection is 15 minutes per response. RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPLICABLE USDA SERVICE CENTER . 1. Name of Attorney-In-Fact (Item (1) from FSA-211)2.Name of Grantor (Item (5) from FSA-211) AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES 3A. Signature of Grantor (By) 3B. Title/Relationship of Individual Signing in the Representative Capacity 3C. Signature Date 3D. Witness Signature (FSA Employee Only)3E. Signature Date3F. Official Position 3G. Notary Public (this form shallbe acknowledged by a Notary Public unless witnessed by a FSA employee or a corporate seal of grantor is affixed). Signature:the State of the County of 4A. Signature of Grantor (By)4B. Title/Relationship of Individual Signing in the Representative Capacity 4C. Signature Date 4D. Witness Signature (FSA Employee Only)4E. Signature Date4F. Official Position 4G. Notary Public (this form shallbe acknowledged by a Notary Public unless witnessed by a FSA employee or a corporate seal of grantor is affixed). Signature:the State ofthe County of 5A. Signature of Grantor (By)5B. Title/Relationship of Individual Signing in the Representative Capacity 5C. Signature Date 5D. Witness Signature (FSA Employee Only)5E. Signature Date5F. Official Position 5G. Notary Public(this form shallbe acknowledged by a Notary Public unless witnessed by a FSA employee or a corporate seal of grantor is affixed). Signature:the State ofthe County of 6A. Signature of Grantor (By)6B. Title/Relationship of Individual Signing in the Representative Capacity 6C. Signature Date 6D. Witness Signature (FSA Employee Only)6E. Signature Date6F. Official Position 6G. Notary Public (this form shallbe acknowledged by a Notary Public unless witnessed by a FSA employee or a corporate seal of grantor is affixed). Signature:the State ofthe County of 7A. Signature of Grantor (By)7B. Title/Relationship of Individual Signing in the Representative Capacity 7C. Signature Date 7D. Witness Signature (FSA Employee Only)7E. Signature Date7F. Official Position 7G. Notary Public (this form shallbe acknowledged by a Notary Public unless witnessed by a FSA employee or a corporate seal of grantor is affixed). Signature:the State ofthe County of The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where appl icable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) Persons with disabilities, who wish to file a program complaint, write to the address below or if you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 7 20-2600 (voice and TDD). Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to file either an EEO or program complaint, please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, fo und online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form o r letter by mail to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washing ton, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov . USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Kansas Probate Forms 3d 10-33 65 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE POWER OF ATTORNEY The drafting committee is aware that the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), and the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) do not always accept powers of attorney which are not on their form. In an effort to gain acceptance of Form 61, General Durable Power of Attorney, paragraph 5(f) was drafted which specifically gives the attorney in fact authority to make decisions relating to these U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies. Because not all offices of these agencies accept Form 61, even if it includes paragraph 5(f), the drafting committee has included a copy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s form FSA-211 (11-25-14). The form is available electronically at: https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/FSA211-211-A.PDF 2017