Kansas Statutes

Chapter 59.—PROBATE CODE

This chapter was originally "Power Plant Dams" and such material was transferred to chapter 82a, article 1.

Death taxes, see chapter 79, article 15.

"Will Substitutes in Kansas," Jana J. Deines and Michael E. McMahon, 23 W.L.J. 132, 149 (1983).

"Is Kansas Probate Non Claim Statute Unconstitutional?" John F. Kuether, 54 J.K.B.A. 115, 120, 121, 125 (1985).

• Article 1.—GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Researching Legislative Intent," Fritz Snyder, 51 J.K.B.A. 93, 95 (1982).

  • 59-101 Name of act.
  • 59-102 Definitions.
  • 59-103 Application of chapter; form of petitions.
  • 59-104 Docket fee; authorized only by legislative enactment; poverty affidavit; additional court costs.
  • 59-104a Repealed.
  • 59-105 Revocation of spousal inheritance rights upon divorce.
• Article 2.—COURTS AND THEIR RECORDS
  • 59-201 Repealed.
  • 59-202 Repealed.
  • 59-202a Repealed.
  • 59-202b through 59-202d Repealed.
  • 59-203 Repealed.
  • 59-204 Repealed.
  • 59-205 Repealed.
  • 59-205a Repealed.
  • 59-205b Repealed.
  • 59-205c Repealed.
  • 59-205d Repealed.
  • 59-205e Repealed.
  • 59-206 Repealed.
  • 59-207 Repealed.
  • 59-208 Repealed.
  • 59-209 Repealed.
  • 59-210 Repealed.
  • 59-211 Repealed.
  • 59-211a, 59-211b Repealed.
  • 59-211c, 59-211d Repealed.
  • 59-212 Records to be kept by court for chapter 59 actions.
  • 59-213 Filing of probate proceeding documents.
  • 59-214 Inspection of books and records; copies.
  • 59-215 Repealed.
  • 59-216 Repealed.
  • 59-217 Repealed.
  • 59-218 Repealed.
  • 59-219 Repealed.
  • 59-220 Repealed.
• Article 3.—JURISDICTION AND POWERS (Not in active use)
  • 59-301 Repealed.
  • 59-302 Repealed.
  • 59-303 Repealed.
• Article 4.—HOMESTEAD AND FAMILY ALLOWANCES
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Inchoate Dower and the Marketable Title," David K. Fromme, 4 W.L.J. 240, 241 (1965).

    "Barring the Slayer's Bounty: An Analysis of Kansas' Troubled Experience," John F. Kuether, 23 W.L.J. 494, 511 (1984).

    "The Capricious Operation of the Kansas Elective Share: Feast or Famine for the Surviving Spouse," John W. Kuether and Willard B. Thompson, 61 J.K.B.A. No. 10, 32, 37 (1992).

  • 59-401 Homestead.
  • 59-402 Same; partition.
  • 59-403 Allowance to spouse and minor children.
  • 59-404 Effect of election to take under will by spouse.
• Article 5.—INTESTATE SUCCESSION
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    Case of McCrary v. McCrary, 179 K. 210, 293 P.2d 995, discussed in 1955-56 survey of real property and future interests law, Ferd E. Evans, Jr., 5 K.L.R. 300, 315 (1956).

    "Will Substitutes in Kansas," Jana J. Deines and Michael E. McMahon, 23 W.L.J. 132, 133 (1983).

  • 59-501 Definitions.
  • 59-502 Descent of property of intestate resident.
  • 59-503 Repealed.
  • 59-504 Surviving spouse.
  • 59-505 Same; half of realty to surviving spouse.
  • 59-506 Surviving children or issue.
  • 59-507 No spouse, child or issue, of the decedent.
  • 59-508 No spouse, child, issue, or parents.
  • 59-509 Limitation on descent.
  • 59-510 Advancements.
  • 59-511 Repealed.
  • 59-512 Repealed.
  • 59-513 Incapacity of person who kills another to take from decedent's estate or property; effect on estates and property of both of suicide by person who kills spouse; order prohibiting disposition of assets until criminal proceedings are completed.
  • 59-514 Intestate descent; escheat, when.
• Article 6.—WILLS
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures, declaration authorizing, see 65-28,101 et seq.

    Deposit accounts payable to beneficiary upon owner's death, see 9-1215, 9-1216, 17-2263, 17-2264, 17-5828, 17-5829.

    Cy-pres rule; amendment or construction of will or trust to preserve federal estate tax deduction, see 59-22a01.

    Transfer on death security registration, see 17-49a01 et seq.

    Real estate interests, transfer on death, see 59-3501 et seq.

    Motor vehicles, transfer on death, see 59-3508 et seq.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    Practice problems, Samuel E. Bartlett, 15 J.B.A.K. 386, 390 (1947); 16 J.B.A.K. 278 (1948).

    Effect of joint and mutual will upon property of testators, Tom Schwinn, 26 J.B.A.K. 378 (1958).

    "Will Substitutes in Kansas," Jana J. Deines and Michael E. McMahon, 23 W.L.J. 132, 133 (1983).

    "Contracts to Will: An Estate Planning Alternative for the Kansas Practitioner," Kevin J. Arnel, Steven J. Wood, 26 W.L.J. 444, 445 (1987).

  • 59-601 Who may make will.
  • 59-602 Limitation on testamentary power.
  • 59-603 Repealed.
  • 59-604 Devise or bequest to witness.
  • 59-605 Preparation of will or provision of will that gives any devise or bequest to writer or preparer.
  • 59-606 Execution and attestation; self-proved wills and codicils; affidavits; form.
  • 59-607 Competency of witness.
  • 59-608 Nuncupative will.
  • 59-609 Will executed without state.
  • 59-610 Revocation by marriage, birth or adoption; divorce.
  • 59-611 Manner of revocation.
  • 59-612 Revocation of second will not revivor of first, when.
  • 59-613 After-acquired property.
  • 59-614 When devise passes whole.
  • 59-615 Devise or bequest to spouse or relative who predeceases testator; "issue" defined.
  • 59-616 Probate essential.
  • 59-617 Limitation on probate of written will.
  • 59-618 Liability and effect of withholding will.
  • 59-618a Filing of certain wills or copies in court; affidavit; admission to probate.
  • 59-619 Limitation on probate of oral will.
  • 59-620 Repealed.
  • 59-621 Duty of custodian; liability.
  • 59-622 Validation of foreign wills filed prior to July 1, 1939.
  • 59-623 Reference in will to statement to dispose of certain tangible personal property; admissibility.
  • 59-624 Repealed.
• Article 6a.—ELECTIVE SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Spousal Elective Share Substantially Changed," 63 J.K.B.A. No. 5, 10 (1994).

  • 59-6a201 Definitions.
  • 59-6a202 Elective share; amount; supplemental amount; effect of election on statutory benefits; nonresident.
  • 59-6a203 Composition of the augmented estate.
  • 59-6a204 Decedent's net probate estate.
  • 59-6a205 Decedent's nonprobate transfers to others.
  • 59-6a206 Decedent's nonprobate transfers to the surviving spouse.
  • 59-6a207 Surviving spouse's property and nonprobate transfers to others.
  • 59-6a208 Exclusions, valuation and overlapping application.
  • 59-6a209 Sources from which elective share payable.
  • 59-6a210 Personal liability of recipients.
  • 59-6a211 Proceeding for elective share; time limit.
  • 59-6a212 Right of election.
  • 59-6a213 Waiver of right of election and other rights by surviving spouse; requirements; procedures.
  • 59-6a214 Protection of payors and other third parties.
  • 59-6a215 Homestead or homestead allowance.
  • 59-6a216 Effectiveness of act.
  • 59-6a217 Severability.
• Article 7.—LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND OF ADMINISTRATION
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Proceedings for probate and administration, see 59-2219 through 59-2232.

  • 59-701 Letters testamentary.
  • 59-702 Minor as executor.
  • 59-703 Executor of an executor.
  • 59-704 Powers of executor before letters granted.
  • 59-705 To whom administration granted.
  • 59-706 Letters of administration and letters testamentary granted to nonresident; appointment of agent required.
  • 59-707 Effect of will on administration.
  • 59-708 Administrator de bonis non.
  • 59-709 Filing of certain petitions; notice to creditors.
  • 59-710 Special administrator; appointment; bond; duties.
• Article 8.—ESTATES OF NONRESIDENTS
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    1967 act and 1968 amendments at K.S.A. 59-806, 59-812 discussed in survey of Kansas nonresident estate administration, Richard C. Harris, 17 K.L.R. 325, 326 (1969).

  • 59-801 Repealed.
  • 59-802 Repealed.
  • 59-803 Innocent purchaser from heirs.
  • 59-804 Estates of nonresident decedents; independent proceedings; laws applicable.
  • 59-805 Estates of nonresident decedents; jurisdiction of courts.
  • 59-806 Same; proceedings, procedures and substantive rights relating to property, laws applicable; matters not affected; descent of property; support and family allowances; distribution; proportionate distribution.
  • 59-807 Testamentary designees; granting letters testamentary.
  • 59-808 Estates of nonresident decedents; rights and duties of personal representative; payment of taxes.
  • 59-809 Same; payment or delivery of intangible personal property to foreign representative, when.
  • 59-810 Same; acting in fiduciary capacity by foreign corporation.
  • 59-811 Same; severability.
  • 59-812 Same; validation of certain proceedings.
• Article 9.—ESTATES OF INTESTATES WITHOUT HEIRS
  • Attorney General's Opinions:

    Citizens' rights and immunities; escheat of abandoned bank deposits to city. 94-24.

  • 59-901 Administration; proceeds deposited in escheat proceeds suspense fund.
  • 59-902 Disposition of proceeds.
  • 59-903 Claimants to estate.
  • 59-904 Same; subsequent claimants.
  • 59-905 Duty of county attorney and attorney general.
• Article 10.—PARTNERSHIP ESTATES
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Venue for administration of partnership estate, see 59-2203.

    Contents of inventory of partnership estate, see 59-1201.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    Administration discussed, Frank R. Gray, 10 J.B.A.K. 181 (1941).

    "The Uniform Partnership Act," Steadman Ball, 41 J.B.A.K. 211, 213 (1972).

    "Successor Corporations—Liability for Defects in Predecessor's Products—Stratton v. Garvey International, Inc.," Loren W. Moll, 33 K.L.R. 791, 806 (1985).

  • 59-1001 Management; bond.
  • 59-1002 When administrator takes charge.
  • 59-1003 Exhibition and surrender of property; statement; contempt.
  • 59-1004 Sale of assets.
  • 59-1005 Accounting; liabilities and penalties.
• Article 11.—BONDS
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Bonds of fiduciaries and representatives, see 78-109.

  • 59-1101 Bond requirements and conditions.
  • 59-1102 Approval and prosecution.
  • 59-1103 Joint or separate bonds.
  • 59-1104 Bond may be excused; court may require at any time.
  • 59-1105 Public, charitable or certain nonprofit corporation trustees; exceptions.
  • 59-1106 Increase or reduction of bond; cancellation.
  • 59-1107 New bond; discharge of surety.
  • 59-1108 Bond requirement for reissuance of certain certificates inapplicable.
  • 59-1109 Court canceled bond; showing just cause.
• Article 12.—INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT
  • 59-1201 Inventory and valuation.
  • 59-1202 Independent appraisement, when; appointment of appraisers; submission of inventory and appraisement; compensation.
  • 59-1203 Supplementary inventory.
  • 59-1204 Debt discharged by will to be included.
  • 59-1205 Debt of executor to be included.
  • 59-1206 Annual crops to be included.
  • 59-1207 Employment of advisers; compensation.
• Article 13.—CLASSIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF DEMANDS
  • 59-1301 Classification of demands.
  • 59-1302 When payment to be made.
  • 59-1303 Secured demands.
  • 59-1304 Encumbered assets.
• Article 14.—MANAGEMENT AND SALE OF ASSETS
  • 59-1401 Possession of property by executor or administrator; marshaling assets; duties prior to final distribution.
  • 59-1402 Continuation of business.
  • 59-1403 Foreclosure of mortgage.
  • 59-1404 Realty acquired.
  • 59-1405 Order in which assets to be appropriated.
  • 59-1406 Specifically bequeathed property.
  • 59-1407 Sale of personal property.
  • 59-1408 Refund of legacies and distributive shares.
  • 59-1409 Lease of property.
  • 59-1410 Sale of realty; conveyance to bona fide purchaser; effect.
  • 59-1411 When realty fraudulently conveyed to be included.
  • 59-1412 Sale of part or whole.
  • 59-1413 Sale under will; exercise of power; tax liens and claims.
• Article 15.—ACCOUNTING AND DISTRIBUTION
  • 59-1501 Duration of administration; reopening, when; costs.
  • 59-1501a Reopening estates of decedents; purposes.
  • 59-1501b Same; who may petition; notice and hearing; distribution of assets and reclosing of estate.
  • 59-1502 Duty to account.
  • 59-1503 Time for distribution.
  • 59-1504 Compensation and expenses.
  • 59-1505 Conditions precedent to discharge.
  • 59-1506 Protection of remainderman's interest in personalty; bond.
  • 59-1507 Summary proceedings.
  • 59-1507a Payment of certain benefits to certain relatives; discharge and release; affidavit.
  • 59-1507b Transfer of certain personal property to successor; discharge and release; affidavit.
  • 59-1508 Unclaimed money.
• Article 16.—ACCOUNTING OF TRUSTEES
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Trustees' accounting proceedings, see 59-2253 through 59-2256.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Accounting for Decedents' Estates and Trusts in Kansas," W. Keith Weltmer, 34 J.B.A.K. 13, 14, 15, 16 (1965).

  • 59-1601 Testamentary trust inventory.
  • 59-1602 Intermediate accountings.
  • 59-1603 Final accounting.
  • 59-1604 Distribution accounting.
  • 59-1605 Inventory by nontestamentary trustees.
  • 59-1606 Accounting by nontestamentary trustee.
  • 59-1607 Power of testator or settlor.
  • 59-1608 Power of beneficiary.
  • 59-1609 Applicability of provisions.
  • 59-1610 Enforcement.
  • 59-1611 Article not retroactive.
• Article 17.—PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ESTATES
  • 59-1701 Corporate fiduciaries.
  • 59-1702 Same; oath required, exceptions.
  • 59-1703 Duties of fiduciary; certain transactions voidable; exceptions.
  • 59-1704 Liability for conversion.
  • 59-1705 Notice to consular representative.
  • 59-1706 Nonresident fiduciary; appointment of agent required.
  • 59-1707 Powers of nonresident fiduciaries.
  • 59-1708 Nonresident fiduciary may sue and be sued.
  • 59-1709 Accounting on resignation.
  • 59-1710 Effect of resignation.
  • 59-1711 Removal and penalties.
  • 59-1712 Accounting on death or disability.
  • 59-1713 Termination of authority not to invalidate acts.
  • 59-1714 Compromise with debtor.
  • 59-1715 Conveyance or lease; purchase and acceptance of title by representative, when.
  • 59-1716 Platting real estate.
  • 59-1717 Compensation and expenses.
  • 59-1718 Discharge.
• Article 18.—GUARDIANSHIP (Not in active use)
  • Revisor's Note:

    Later act for obtaining guardian or conservator, see chapter 59, article 30.

  • 59-1801 Repealed.
  • 59-1802 Repealed.
  • 59-1803 Repealed.
  • 59-1804 Repealed.
  • 59-1805 Repealed.
  • 59-1806 Repealed.
  • 59-1807 Repealed.
  • 59-1808 Repealed.
  • 59-1809 Repealed.
  • 59-1810 Repealed.
  • 59-1811 Repealed.
  • 59-1812 Repealed.
  • 59-1813 Repealed.
• Article 19.—ESTATES OF CONVICTS (Not in active use)
  • 59-1901 Repealed.
  • 59-1902 Repealed.
  • 59-1903 Repealed.
• Article 20.—SUPPORT OF PATIENTS AT CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS
  • Revisor's Note:

    Care and treatment of mentally ill persons, see 59-2945 et seq.

  • 59-2001 Repealed.
  • 59-2002 Repealed.
  • 59-2003 Repealed.
  • 59-2004 Repealed.
  • 59-2005 Repealed.
  • 59-2006 Duty to support patients; recovery; demand; time limitation; voluntary payments; compromise and settlement; bar to future recovery, when; contracts with attorneys or with debt collection agencies for collection services authorized, requirements; "state institution" defined; minor patient support rights assigned to institution.
  • 59-2006a Repealed.
  • 59-2006b Basic maximum rate of charge for treatment of patients in certain institutions; computation; publication; judicial notice; "state institution" defined.
  • 59-2006c Same; appeals to secretary for aging and disability services from decisions compromising or refusing to compromise claim.
  • 59-2007 Repealed.
  • 59-2008 Repealed.
• Article 21.—ADOPTION
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Adoption and relinquishment act, see 59-2111 et seq.

    Venue of adoption proceedings, see 59-2203.

    Divorce cases, power to consent to adoption of minor children, see 60-1610.

    Interstate compact on the placement of children, see 38-1202.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    Procedure in Kansas, Marvin E. Larson, 19 J.B.A.K. 332, 333, 338 (1951).

    "Adoption: Constitutional Rights of Father of Illegitimate Children," 13 W.L.J. 211, 212 (1974).

    "Survey of Kansas Law: Family Law," Nancy G. Maxwell, 32 K.L.R. 543, 586 et seq. (1984).

    "Surrogate Motherhood: Contractual Issues and Remedies Under Legislative Proposals," David K. Martin, 23 W.L.J. 601, 602, 626, 627 (1984).

    "Independent Adoption: Regulating the Middleman," Natalie Haag Wallisch, 24 W.L.J. 327, 330 (1985).

  • 59-2101 Repealed.
  • 59-2102 Repealed.
  • 59-2103 Repealed.
  • 59-2104 Repealed.
  • 59-2105 Repealed.

  • KANSAS ADOPTION AND RELINQUISHMENT ACT

    59-2111 Citation of act.
  • 59-2112 Definitions.
  • 59-2113 Who may adopt.
  • 59-2114 Written consent required; acknowledgment; revocability of consent, when.
  • 59-2115 Consent or relinquishment; minor parent.
  • 59-2116 Consent or relinquishment; time of execution.
  • 59-2117 Same; execution and acknowledgment outside of state, in foreign country or by person in military service.
  • 59-2118 Effect of adoption; name; rights of child, parents.
  • 59-2119 Report of adoption.
  • 59-2120 Interstate adoption; procedures.
  • 59-2121 Payment for adoption; limitation; approval by court; criminal penalties.
  • 59-2122 Files and records of adoption.
  • 59-2123 Certain advertisements and offers relating to adopting and placing children prohibited; licensure of person placing advertisement; definitions.
  • 59-2124 Relinquishment of child to agency.
  • 59-2125 Application of K.S.A. 59-2126 through 59-2136.
  • 59-2126 Venue.
  • 59-2127 Jurisdiction.
  • 59-2128 Petition for adoption; consents, background information, accounting, residency affidavit, filing.
  • 59-2129 Consent.
  • 59-2130 Independent and agency adoptions; background information on adoptee and parents; filing; disclosure.
  • 59-2131 Same; temporary orders.
  • 59-2132 Independent and agency adoptions; assessment, investigation and report; waiver.
  • 59-2133 Notice; waiver.
  • 59-2134 Hearing.
  • 59-2135 Same; information to be provided to Kansas department for children and families.
  • 59-2136 Relinquishment and adoption; proceedings to terminate parental rights.
  • 59-2137 Application of K.S.A. 59-2138 through 59-2142.
  • 59-2138 Venue.
  • 59-2139 Petition.
  • 59-2140 Consent.
  • 59-2141 Notice and hearing.
  • 59-2142 Copy of decree to former parent.
  • 59-2143 Consent and relinquishment form.
  • 59-2144 Foreign adoption; filing documents with the clerk of the district court; birth certificate.
• Article 22.—PROBATE PROCEDURE
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Cy-pres rule; amendment or construction of will or trust to preserve federal estate tax deduction, see 59-22a01.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    Article discussed in estate tax note, Bruce Moore, 42 J.B.A.K. 167, 168 (1973).

    "Adoption: Constitutional Rights of Fathers of Illegitimate Children," 13 W.L.J. 211, 212 (1974).

  • GENERAL PROVISIONS

    59-2201 Pleading.
  • 59-2202 Contents of petition.
  • 59-2203 Venue.
  • 59-2204 Commencement of proceeding.
  • 59-2205 Persons under disability.
  • 59-2206 No abatement.
  • 59-2207 Venue of actions against fiduciaries.
  • 59-2208 Notice fixed by court; waiver.
  • 59-2209 Notice by publication and mailing.
  • 59-2210 Form of notice.
  • 59-2211 Proof of service; effect.
  • 59-2212 Hearings and rules of evidence.
  • 59-2213 Judgments; verification of the petition; vacation or modification.
  • 59-2214 Taxation of costs and security therefor; poverty affidavit.
  • 59-2215 Remission of court costs in estates under $10,000 in value.
  • 59-2216 Disclosure proceedings.
  • 59-2217 Repealed.
  • 59-2217a Contempt of court.
  • 59-2218 Repealed.

  • PROCEEDINGS FOR PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION

    59-2219 Petition for administration.
  • 59-2220 Petition for probate of will.
  • 59-2221 Who may petition for probate or administration.
  • 59-2222 Notice of hearing; contents.
  • 59-2223 Hearing; entry of appearance, waiver of notice and consent to immediate hearing.
  • 59-2224 Hearings for probate and for determination of validity of spouse's consent; procedure.
  • 59-2225 Hearing on will in opposition.
  • 59-2226 Will presented after probate of will.
  • 59-2227 Granting of letters.
  • 59-2228 Hearing for probate of lost will.
  • 59-2229 Admission of will probated outside state.
  • 59-2230 Admission of will probated elsewhere.
  • 59-2231 Record of order setting aside will probated elsewhere.
  • 59-2232 Hearing for administration.

  • ELECTION AND SELECTION

    59-2233 Notice to surviving spouse.
  • 59-2233a Same; K.S.A. 59-603 and 59-2233 not retroactive.
  • 59-2234 Election in case of incapacity.
  • 59-2235 Selection of homestead and allowances.
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    ALLOWANCE OF DEMANDS

    59-2236 Notice to creditors.
  • 59-2237 Exhibition of demands and hearing thereon; allowance without hearing, when.
  • 59-2238 Actions pending against decedent at time of death; revivor of actions.
  • 59-2239 Claims against estate; time for filing; when barred.
  • 59-2240 Demands not due.
  • 59-2241 Hearing on contingent demands.

  • SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

    59-2242 Sale of personal property; limitations.
  • 59-2243 Notice of sale at public auction.
  • 59-2244 Credit may be given.
  • 59-2245 Report of sale of personal property.

  • SETTLEMENT AND DETERMINATION OF DESCENT

    59-2246 Partial distribution.
  • 59-2247 Petition and notice of final settlement.
  • 59-2248 Determination of advancements.
  • 59-2249 Hearing and final decree; real estate; distributive share subject to order of garnishment.
  • 59-2250 Proceedings to determine descent.
  • 59-2251 Decree of descent.
  • 59-2252 Opening judgment.

  • TRUSTEES' ACCOUNTING PROCEEDINGS

    59-2253 Petition and notice of hearing on account.
  • 59-2254 Representation.
  • 59-2255 Hearing on account.
  • 59-2256 Effect of court approval.

  • GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS

    59-2257 Repealed.
  • 59-2258 Repealed.
  • 59-2259 Repealed.
  • 59-2260 Repealed.
  • 59-2261 Repealed.
  • 59-2262 Repealed.
  • 59-2263 Repealed.
  • 59-2264 Repealed.
  • 59-2265 Repealed.
  • 59-2266 Repealed.
  • 59-2267 Repealed.
  • 59-2268 Repealed.
  • 59-2269 Repealed.
  • 59-2270 Repealed.

  • PROCEEDINGS FOR COMMITMENT OF INSANE PERSONS

    59-2271 Repealed.
  • 59-2272 Repealed.
  • 59-2273 Repealed.
  • 59-2274 Repealed.
  • 59-2275 Repealed.
  • 59-2276 Repealed.
  • 59-2276a Repealed.

  • ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS

    59-2277 Repealed.
  • 59-2278 Repealed.
  • 59-2278a, 59-2278b Repealed.
  • 59-2278c Repealed.
  • 59-2279 Repealed.
  • 59-2280 Repealed.

  • JOINDER OF PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION PROCEEDINGS

    59-2281 Cases in which joinder of administration proceedings proper.
  • 59-2282 Same; proceedings to determine descent.
  • 59-2283 Joinder of administration; separate proceedings, when.
  • 59-2284 Same; facts as to each estate.
  • 59-2285 Repealed.

  • TERMINATION OF LIFE ESTATES AND ESTATES IN JOINT TENANCY

    59-2286 Institution of proceedings; notice, hearing, order and decree; time for appeal.

  • REFUSAL TO GRANT LETTERS

    59-2287 Refusal to grant letters of administration; order; notice; termination of administration.
  • 59-2288 Same; apportionment of property between surviving spouse and minor children.
  • 59-2289 Same; appraisal may be ordered.
  • 59-2290 Same; act supplemental to probate code.

  • DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST IN PROPERTY

    59-2291 Disclaimer of interest in property; persons authorized; disclaimer instrument, contents, validity.
  • 59-2292 Same; filing and recordation of disclaimer instrument.
  • 59-2293 Same; effect of disclaimer; disclaimer barred, when; limit on disclaimant's interest of no effect; interests subject to disclaimer; disclaimer applicable to income from property disclaimed.
  • 59-2294 Act supplemental to probate code.

  • TRUST PROPERTY, TERMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION TO BENEFICIARIES

    59-2295 Repealed.
  • 59-2296 Repealed.
• Article 22a.—CY-PRES RULE FOR CHARITABLE TRUSTS, DEVISES OR BEQUESTS
  • 59-22a01 Order for administration in accordance with intent; order of change to qualify for federal estate tax deduction.
• Article 23.—PROCEEDINGS FOR SALE, LEASE AND MORTGAGE OF REALTY
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Sale or lease of realty of decedent, see 59-1409 through 59-1413.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    Sale of real estate, Samuel E. Barlett, 19 J.B.A.K. 146 (1950).

    Real estate leases in Kansas, Richard L. Zinn, 17 K.L.R. 707, 728 (1969).

  • 59-2301 Definitions.
  • 59-2302 Lease for three years or less.
  • 59-2303 Petition to sell, lease or mortgage real estate.
  • 59-2304 Notice and hearing.
  • 59-2305 Order.
  • 59-2306 Additional bond of representative.
  • 59-2307 Appraisement.
  • 59-2308 Sale at public auction; notice.
  • 59-2309 Report and confirmation.
  • 59-2310 Authorization of conveyance or lease of real estate.
  • 59-2311 Title conveyed by deed or other instrument executed by personal representative.
  • 59-2312 Real estate commission.
  • 59-2313 Payment of title documents.
  • 59-2314 Homestead of incapacitated spouse; execution of mortgage and oil, gas and other mineral leases.
  • 59-2315 Same; petition.
  • 59-2316 Same; copy of proposed lease; notice and hearing.
  • 59-2317 Same; guardian ad litem; duties.
  • 59-2318 Same; what renewed or refinanced mortgage may include.
  • 59-2319 Same; proceeds from lease exempt from certain liabilities.
  • 59-2320 Same; assignment of proceeds from lease for certain purposes.
  • 59-2321 Same; distribution of net proceeds of lease; revocation or modification.
  • 59-2322 Same; presumptive evidence that mortgage or lease properly executed.
• Article 24.—APPEALS AND TRANSFERS
  • 59-2401 Appealable orders in cases involving decedents' estates, when; bond.
  • 59-2401a Appealable orders involving proceedings under chapter 59, when; bond.
  • 59-2402 District magistrate judges; certification of questions outside judge's jurisdiction.
  • 59-2402a Request for transfer of certain matters from district magistrate judge to district judge.
  • 59-2402b Same; assignment of case or specific issue.
  • 59-2402c Repealed.
  • 59-2402d Transfer of trust estates from district magistrate judge.
  • 59-2403 Venue.
  • 59-2404 Appeals from district magistrate judges; appeal not abridged by failure to defend.
  • 59-2405 Repealed.
  • 59-2406 Repealed.
  • 59-2407 Repealed.
  • 59-2408 Appeal from a district magistrate judge; trial on appeal; pleadings; issues; evidence.
  • 59-2409 Remanding appealed case to district magistrate judge.
• Article 25.—RULES OF COURT
  • 59-2501 Rules may be promulgated.
• Article 26.—MISCELLANEOUS
  • 59-2601 Statutes saved.
  • 59-2602 Effective date.
  • 59-2603 Application and effect of 1972 amendments.
  • 59-2604 Application of 1975 act; exceptions.
  • 59-2605 1975 act supplemental to and part of probate code.
• Article 27.—ESTATES OF ABSENTEES
  • Revisor's Note:

    Former law (60-4001 through 60-4026) repealed by L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-2609.

  • 59-2701 Jurisdiction; absentee defined.
  • 59-2702 Appointment of trustee.
  • 59-2703 Powers and duties of trustee.
  • 59-2704 Absentee presumed dead; presumption of death involving a catastrophic event or disaster.
  • 59-2705 Termination of trust estate of absentee; administration of estate of absentee presumed dead or person reported missing in action.
  • 59-2706 Estates now pending.
  • 59-2707 Act supplemental.
  • 59-2708 Presumptive death in cases of catastrophic events, disasters, states of emergency or states of war emergency; requirements; definitions.
• Article 28.—SPECIAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Social welfare acts, see chapter 39, article 7.

  • 59-2801 Representative for purpose of receiving and managing certain public assistance payments; petition.
  • 59-2802 Same; hearing, notice; findings of fact; confidential report.
  • 59-2803 Court order; appointment; effect.
  • 59-2804 Bond; accountings; removal.
  • 59-2805 Same; records.
• Article 29.—CARE AND TREATMENT FOR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS
  • Revisor's Note:

    Former laws, see 59-2001 through 59-2005; 59-2007, 59-2008; 59-2271 through 59-2276a; 65-401 through 65-405a; 76-1222, 76-1223, 76-1227, 76-1228, 76-1232, 76-1233, 76-1239.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    1963-65 survey of family law, John W. Brand, Jr., and Dan Hopson, Jr., 14 K.L.R. 271, 290, 292 (1965).

    Survey of law of administration of estates, Richard C. Harris, 14 K.L.R. 139 (1965).

    Certain sections hereunder cited in discussion of new philosophy underlying 1965 amendments to probate code, Robert H. Cobean, 34 J.B.A.K. 329, 330, 331, 332, 364, 365, 366 (1965).

    Detailed discussion of sections hereunder, Robert H. Cobean, 6 W.L.J. 448 to 461 (1967).

    Comparison of relatively new health codes made in an article on involuntary civil commitment, Gary D. Taylor, 10 W.L.J. 237, 242 (1971).

    "Modern Insanity Tests—Alternatives," John Michael Kennalle, 15 W.L.J. 88, 115 (1976).

    "Torts—Liability of Psychiatrists for Violent Acts Committed by Dangerous Patients—Durflinger v. Artiles," Matthew D. Bunker, 33 K.L.R. 403 (1985).

    "Redefining the Mentally Ill: 1986 Amendments to the Treatment Act for Mentally Ill Persons," Raymond L. Spring, 55 J.K.B.A., No. 5, 15, 16, 17, 18 (1986).

    "The 1986 Kansas Involuntary Commitment Statute: Is Easier Necessarily Better?" Warren F. Frost, Ryan E. Karaim, 26 W.L.J. 131, 155 (1986).

    "The Mentally Ill's Right to Refuse Drug Treatment: A Panacea or a Bitter Pill to Swallow?" Anne Hull, 29 W.L.J. 62, 100 (1989).

    "Mandatory AIDS Testing for Persons with a Developmental Disability in Residential Facilities," H. Rutherford Turnbull III, Alison Paul and Jan B. Sheldon, 39 K.L.R. 585, 610 (1991).

    "Kansas' Sexual Predator Act and the Impact of Expert Predictions: Psyched Out by the Daubert Test," Clayton C. Skaggs, 34 W.L.J. 320, 321 (1995).

    "Thoughts on the Cost of Freedom," Thomas J. Weilert, 46 K.L.R. 17 (1997).

    "Preventive Detention of Sex Offenders," David J. Gottlieb, 50 K.L.R. 1031 (2002).

    "Beyond Hendricks: The United States Supreme Court Decision in Kansas v. Crane and other issues concerning Kansas' Sexually Violent Predator Act," Kevin J. Breer, 71 J.K.B.A. No. 4, 13 (2002).

  • 59-2901 Repealed.
  • 59-2902 Repealed.
  • 59-2903 Repealed.
  • 59-2904 Repealed.
  • 59-2905 Repealed.
  • 59-2906 Repealed.
  • 59-2907 Repealed.
  • 59-2908 Repealed.
  • 59-2909 Repealed.
  • 59-2910 Repealed.
  • 59-2911 Repealed.
  • 59-2912 Repealed.
  • 59-2913 Repealed.
  • 59-2914 Repealed.
  • 59-2914a Repealed.
  • 59-2915 Repealed.
  • 59-2916 Repealed.
  • 59-2916a Repealed.
  • 59-2917 Repealed.
  • 59-2917a Repealed.
  • 59-2918 Repealed.
  • 59-2918a Repealed.
  • 59-2919 Repealed.
  • 59-2919a Repealed.
  • 59-2920 Repealed.
  • 59-2921 Repealed.
  • 59-2922 Repealed.
  • 59-2923 Repealed.
  • 59-2924 Repealed.
  • 59-2925 Repealed.
  • 59-2926 Repealed.
  • 59-2927 Repealed.
  • 59-2927a Repealed.
  • 59-2928 Repealed.
  • 59-2929 Repealed.
  • 59-2930 Repealed.
  • 59-2931 Repealed.
  • 59-2932 Repealed.
  • 59-2933 Repealed.
  • 59-2934 Repealed.
  • 59-2935 Repealed.
  • 59-2936 Repealed.
  • 59-2937 Repealed.
  • 59-2938 Repealed.
  • 59-2939 Repealed.
  • 59-2940 Repealed.
  • 59-2941 Repealed.
  • 59-2942 Repealed.
  • 59-2943 Repealed.
  • 59-2944 Repealed.

  • CARE AND TREATMENT ACT FOR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS

    59-2945 Name and citation of act.
  • 59-2946 Definitions.
  • 59-2946a Repealed.
  • 59-2947 Computation of time.
  • 59-2948 Civil rights of persons subject to the provisions of this act.
  • 59-2949 Voluntary admission to treatment facility; application; written information to be given voluntary patient.
  • 59-2950 Discharge of a voluntary patient.
  • 59-2951 Right to discharge of voluntary patient; procedure.
  • 59-2952 Petition for involuntary commitment of a voluntary patient.
  • 59-2953 Investigation; emergency detention; authority and duty of law enforcement officers.
  • 59-2954 Emergency observation and treatment; authority of treatment facility's procedure.
  • 59-2955 Notice of right to communicate upon admission; notice of admission; notice of rights.
  • 59-2956 Emergency observation; discharge.
  • 59-2957 Petition for determination of mental illness; request for ex parte emergency custody order; content.
  • 59-2958 Ex parte emergency custody order.
  • 59-2959 Temporary custody order; request for; procedure.
  • 59-2960 Preliminary orders; continuances and advancement of trial.
  • 59-2961 Order for a mental evaluation; procedure.
  • 59-2962 Mental evaluation; hearing in noncustodial circumstances.
  • 59-2963 Notice; contents.
  • 59-2964 Continuance of hearings; order of referral for short-term treatment.
  • 59-2965 Trial upon the petition; procedure.
  • 59-2966 Order for treatment; dismissal.
  • 59-2967 Order for outpatient treatment; revocation; noncompliance; ex parte emergency custody order reviews.
  • 59-2968 Admissions to a state psychiatric hospital; moratorium; procedure.
  • 59-2969 Hearing to review status of patient; procedure.
  • 59-2970 Transportation.
  • 59-2971 Change of venue.
  • 59-2972 Transfer by secretary for aging and disability services.
  • 59-2973 Discharge.
  • 59-2974 Notice of discharge; restoration of certain rights.
  • 59-2975 Unauthorized absence; procedure.
  • 59-2976 Administration of medications and other treatments.
  • 59-2977 Restraints; seclusion.
  • 59-2978 Rights of patients.
  • 59-2979 Disclosure of records.
  • 59-2980 Civil and criminal liability.
  • 59-2981 Costs; payment by residence county, when.
  • 59-2982 Notice of death of patients in treatment facilities.
  • 59-2983 Applicability to persons in custody on criminal charges.
  • 59-2984 Severability.
  • 59-2985, 59-2986 Repealed.
• Article 29a.—COMMITMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "The Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators in Kansas: A Modern Law for Modern Times," Kelly A. McCaffrey, 42 K.L.R. 887 (1994).

    "Kansas' Sexual Predator Act and the Impact of Expert Predictions: Psyched Out by the Daubert Test," Clayton C. Skaggs, 34 W.L.J. 320 (1995).

    "The Constitutionality of Kansas Laws Targeting Sex Offenders," Stephen R. McAllister, 36 W.L.J. 419 (1997).

    "The Privilege of Arguing Before the United States Supreme Court," Carla J. Stovall, 46 K.L.R. 1 (1997).

    "Thoughts on the Cost of Freedom," Thomas J. Weilert, 46 K.L.R. 17 (1997).

    "'Punishing' Sex Offenders," Stephen R. McAllister, 46 K.L.R. 27 (1997).

    "Megan's Laws: Wise Public Policy or Ill-Considered Public Folly?" Stephen R. McAllister, 7 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y, No. 2, 1, 25 (1998).

    "A Review of Sex Offender Legislation," Beth Miller, 7 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y, No. 2, 40 (1998).

    "The Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act—Post Hendricks," Hon. Tom Malone, 67 J.K.B.A. No. 2, 36 (1998).

    Attorney General's Opinions:

    Sexual predator act is not applicable to juvenile offenders. 94-109.

  • 59-29a01 Kansas sexually violent predator act; civil commitment of sexually violent predators; legislative findings; time requirements directory.
  • 59-29a02 Civil commitment of sexually violent predators; definitions.
  • 59-29a03 Same; notice of release of sexually violent predator by agency with jurisdiction to attorney general and multidisciplinary team, time, contents; immunity from liability; establishing a multidisciplinary team, review of records, assessment of whether person meets definition of sexually violent predator; appointment of a prosecutor's review committee, assessment of whether person meets definition of sexually violent predator; provisions of section are not jurisdictional.
  • 59-29a04 Same; petition, time, contents, venue, service; provisions of section are not jurisdictional; county reimbursed for costs; responsibility for costs of medical care and treatment; proceedings are civil in nature.
  • 59-29a04a Same; sexually violent predator expense fund.
  • 59-29a05 Same; filing of petition; determination of probable cause; person taken into custody; filing of protective orders; hearing, notice and opportunity to appear, limitations; rights of person named in petition; evaluation; procedure for appearance of person confined to correctional facility; limitation on certain rights.
  • 59-29a06 Same; pretrial conference; trial; counsel, examiners and experts; indigent persons; jury, composition, peremptory challenges.
  • 59-29a07 Same; determination; appeal; commitment procedure; interagency agreements; mistrials; persons committed and later taken into custody after parole, arrest or conviction, procedure; persons found incompetent to stand trial, procedure.
  • 59-29a08 Same; examination; annual review hearing for transitional release; rights and procedures; court orders; transitional release program.
  • 59-29a09 Detention and commitment to conform to constitutional requirements.
  • 59-29a10 Petitions for transitional or conditional release; procedure.
  • 59-29a11 Transitional release, conditional release or final discharge; subsequent discharge petitions, limitations; prohibition of location of facilities; facilities subject to zoning; county limitations; annual report by secretary for aging and disability services.
  • 59-29a12 Same; secretary for aging and disability services; responsible for costs; duties; reimbursement; costs paid by committed person.
  • 59-29a13 Same; notice to victims of release of persons committed under this act.
  • 59-29a14 Same; special allegation of sexual motivation; procedure; withdrawal or dismissal.
  • 59-29a15 Same; severability.
  • 59-29a16 Same; confidential or privileged information and records.
  • 59-29a17 Same; court records; sealed and opened by court order.
  • 59-29a18 Transitional release; examination; annual review hearing for conditional release; rights and procedures; court orders.
  • 59-29a19 Conditional release; plan of treatment; minimum term; hearing for final release; conditional release monitor; violating conditions of plan or release.
  • 59-29a20 Bail, bond, house arrest or other release; not eligible.
  • 59-29a21 Severability.
  • 59-29a22 Persons in custody of secretary for aging and disability services; rights and rules of conduct; definitions; application of Kansas administrative procedure act and Kansas judicial review act.
  • 59-29a23 Civil action filed by sexually violent predator; costs related thereto; dismissal; limitations on future actions.
  • 59-29a24 Civil actions; exhaustion of administrative remedies required.
  • 59-29a24a Repealed.
  • 59-29a25 Permanent physiological change, petition for discharge; procedure.
  • 59-29a26 Post-commitment hearings, evaluations and other expenses; responsibility for costs.
  • 59-29a27 Post-commitment crime; responsibility for costs of care and custody, costs of prosecution; reimbursement.
• Article 29b.—CARE AND TREATMENT FOR PERSONS WITH AN ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM
  • 59-29b45 Name and citation of act.
  • 59-29b46 Definitions.
  • 59-29b47 Computation of time.
  • 59-29b48 Civil rights of persons subject to the provisions of this act.
  • 59-29b49 Voluntary admission to treatment facility; application; written information to be given voluntary patient.
  • 59-29b50 Discharge of a voluntary patient.
  • 59-29b51 Right to discharge of voluntary patient; procedure.
  • 59-29b52 Petition for involuntary commitment of a voluntary patient.
  • 59-29b53 Investigation; emergency detention; authority and duty of law enforcement officers.
  • 59-29b54 Emergency observation and treatment; authority of treatment facility's procedure.
  • 59-29b55 Notice of right to communicate upon admission; notice of admission; notice of rights.
  • 59-29b56 Emergency observation; discharge.
  • 59-29b57 Petition for determination of whether person has alcohol or substance abuse problem; request for ex parte emergency custody order; content.
  • 59-29b58 Ex parte emergency custody order.
  • 59-29b59 Temporary custody order; request for; procedure.
  • 59-29b60 Preliminary orders; continuances and advancement of trial.
  • 59-29b61 Order for evaluation; procedure.
  • 59-29b62 Evaluation; hearing in noncustodial circumstances.
  • 59-29b63 Notice; contents.
  • 59-29b64 Continuance of hearings; order of referral for short-term treatment.
  • 59-29b65 Trial upon the petition; procedure.
  • 59-29b66 Order for treatment; dismissal.
  • 59-29b67 Order for outpatient treatment; revocation; noncompliance; ex parte emergency custody orders; reviews.
  • 59-29b68 Reserved.
  • 59-29b69 Hearing to review status of patient; procedure.
  • 59-29b70 Transportation.
  • 59-29b71 Change of venue.
  • 59-29b72 Reserved.
  • 59-29b73 Discharge.
  • 59-29b74 Notice of discharge; restoration of certain rights.
  • 59-29b75 Unauthorized absence; procedure.
  • 59-29b76 Administration of medications and other treatments.
  • 59-29b77 Restraints; seclusion.
  • 59-29b78 Rights of patients.
  • 59-29b79 Disclosure of records.
  • 59-29b80 Civil and criminal liability.
  • 59-29b81 Costs; payment by residence county, when.
  • 59-29b82 Notice of death of patients in treatment facilities.
  • 59-29b83 Applicability to persons in custody on criminal charges.
  • 59-29b84 Severability.
• Article 29c.—THE CRISIS INTERVENTION ACT
  • 59-29c01 Citation of act.
  • 59-29c02 Definitions.
  • 59-29c03 Civil rights of persons subject to the provisions of this act.
  • 59-29c04 Voluntary admission to crisis intervention center.
  • 59-29c05 Law enforcement officer authority and duty.
  • 59-29c06 Emergency observation and treatment; application by law enforcement officer.
  • 59-29c07 Emergency observation and treatment; application by any adult.
  • 59-29c08 Evaluation of admitted person; district court review; discharge.
  • 59-29c09 Notice of rights and documentation upon admission.
  • 59-29c10 Administration of medications and other treatments.
  • 59-29c11 Restraints; seclusion.
  • 59-29c12 Patient's rights.
  • 59-29c13 Disclosure of records.
  • 59-29c14 Civil and criminal liability.
• Article 30.—GUARDIANS OR CONSERVATORS
  • Revisor's Note:

    Former laws, see 59-1801 through 59-1813; 59-2257 through 59-2270.

    Cross References to Related Sections:

    Venue of guardianship proceedings, see 59-2203.

    Curators for veterans, see chapter 73, article 5.

    Kansas guardianship program, see 74-9601 et seq.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    Discussed in connection with new terms, definitions and procedures affecting probate code. Joe H. Swinehart, 34 J.B.A.K. 324, 325, 326 (1965).

    Discussing new philosophy underlying 1965 amendments to probate code, Robert H. Cobean, 34 J.B.A.K. 329, 364, 365, 367, 368 (1965).

    "Gifts to Minors: Conservatorship—Trusteeship— Custodianship," Melvin C. Poland, 5 W.L.J. 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 43 (1965).

    1963-65 survey of family law, John W. Brand, Jr., and Dan Hopson, Jr., 14 K.L.R. 271, 290, 292 (1965).

    Survey of law of administration of estates, Richard C. Harris, 14 K.L.R. 139 (1965).

    Detailed discussion of sections hereunder, Robert H. Cobean, 6 W.L.J. 448 to 461 (1967).

    "The Uniform Parentage Act: An Opportunity to Extend Equal Protection to All Kansas Children," Dwight A. Corrin, 19 W.L.J. 110, 114, 115 (1979).

    "Conservatorship: Mentally Competent Voluntary Conservatee Forfeits Power to Contract," Garry J. McCubbin, 19 W.L.J. 572 (1980).

    "The Kansas Parentage Act—A Proposal for Legal Equality for Non-marital Families," Brian Moline, 52 J.K.B.A. 254, 257 (1983).

    "Survey of Kansas Law: Family Law," Nancy G. Maxwell, 32 K.L.R. 543, 558 (1984).

    "Right to Die: Procedure for the Exercise of the Terminally Ill Incompetent Patient's Right to Refuse Treatment," Michael Barton Myers, 23 W.L.J. 719, 728 (1984).

    "Mandatory AIDS Testing for Persons with a Developmental Disability in Residential Facilities," H. Rutherford Turnbull III, Alison Paul and Jan B. Sheldon, 39 K.L.R. 585, 610 (1991).

    Stephany Rohleder, "Free Britney: How a Pop Culture Icon Brought to Light Guardianship and Conservatorship Inequities and How Kansas Statutes Can Better Prevent Against Them," 70 U. KAN. L. REV. 791 (2022).

  • 59-3001 Repealed.
  • 59-3002 Repealed.
  • 59-3003 Repealed.
  • 59-3004 Repealed.
  • 59-3005 Repealed.
  • 59-3006 Repealed.
  • 59-3007 Repealed.
  • 59-3008 Repealed.
  • 59-3009 Repealed.
  • 59-3010 Repealed.
  • 59-3011 Repealed.
  • 59-3012 Repealed.
  • 59-3013 Repealed.
  • 59-3014 Repealed.
  • 59-3015 Repealed.
  • 59-3016 Repealed.
  • 59-3017 Repealed.
  • 59-3018 Repealed.
  • 59-3018a Repealed.
  • 59-3019 Repealed.
  • 59-3020 Repealed.
  • 59-3021 Repealed.
  • 59-3022 Repealed.
  • 59-3023 Repealed.
  • 59-3024, 59-3025 Repealed.
  • 59-3026 Repealed.
  • 59-3027 Repealed.
  • 59-3028 Repealed.
  • 59-3029 Repealed.
  • 59-3030 Repealed.
  • 59-3031 Repealed.
  • 59-3032 Repealed.
  • 59-3033 Repealed.
  • 59-3034 Repealed.
  • 59-3035 Repealed.
  • 59-3036 Repealed.
  • 59-3037, 59-3038 Repealed.
  • 59-3039 Repealed.
  • 59-3040 through 59-3049 Reserved.
  • 59-3050 Name and citation of act.
  • 59-3051 Definitions.
  • 59-3052 Computation of time.
  • 59-3053 Natural guardian; powers and responsibilities.
  • 59-3054 Right to nominate guardian or conservator, or both.
  • 59-3055 Estate under certain dollar amount; investment; disposition.
  • 59-3056 Voluntary petition for appointment of conservator.
  • 59-3057 Same; procedure.
  • 59-3058 Petition for appointment of guardian or conservator for an adult with an impairment; contents; evaluation; plan.
  • 59-3059 Petition for appointment of guardian or conservator for minor; contents; plan.
  • 59-3060 Petition for appointment of guardian or conservator for a minor with an impairment; contents; evaluations; plan.
  • 59-3061 Petition for appointment of guardian or conservator for person previously adjudged impaired in another state; contents; authenticated documents; plan.
  • 59-3062 Petition for appointment of ancillary conservator; contents; authenticated documents; plan.
  • 59-3063 Mandatory preliminary orders; trial; notice.
  • 59-3064 Order for examination for evaluation.
  • 59-3065 Discretionary preliminary orders; procedure.
  • 59-3066 Notice; contents; service.
  • 59-3067 Trial; procedure; appointment of guardian or conservator; denial.
  • 59-3068 Appointment of guardian or conservator; priority of nominee; qualifications; compensation.
  • 59-3069 Oaths; bonds; resident agent; letters; basic instructional program.
  • 59-3070 Appointment of corporation as guardian; qualifications; procedures.
  • 59-3071 Referral for trial.
  • 59-3072 Transfer of venue.
  • 59-3073 Temporary guardian; temporary conservator; petition; order; hearings.
  • 59-3074 Standby guardian; standby conservator; petition; appointment; oath; bond; authority; reports.
  • 59-3075 Guardian's duties, responsibilities, powers and authorities.
  • 59-3076 Guardianship plan; contents; effectuation; revision.
  • 59-3077 Authority of guardian to admit ward to treatment facility; petition; contents; notice; hearing; procedure.
  • 59-3078 Conservator's duties, responsibilities, powers and authorities.
  • 59-3079 Conservatorship plan; contents; effectuation; revision.
  • 59-3080 Authority of conservator or guardian to establish certain trusts; petition; contents; notice; hearing; procedure.
  • 59-3081 Authority of conservator to establish extended distribution plan for minor's estate; petition; contents; notice; hearing; procedure.
  • 59-3082 Claims against conservatee's estate; petition; contents; notice; hearing; order for payment.
  • 59-3083 Reports and accountings.
  • 59-3084 Court review of guardian's report; hearing.
  • 59-3085 Court review of conservator's report; hearing.
  • 59-3086 Allowance and settlement on conservator's accounting; petition; contents; notice; hearing; procedure; forfeiture of conservator's bond; final release.
  • 59-3087 Change in authority of co-guardian or co-conservator; petition; contents; hearing; procedure; forfeiture of co-conservator's bond.
  • 59-3088 Resignation or removal of guardian or conservator; petition; contents; notice; hearing; procedure; appointment of successor; forfeiture of conservator's bond.
  • 59-3089 Order to show cause for failure to fulfill duties; removal; forfeiture of conservator's bond; bench warrant.
  • 59-3090 Restoration to capacity; petition; contents; hearing; procedure.
  • 59-3091 Termination of guardianship or conservatorship; petition; contents; hearing; procedure; final discharge.
  • 59-3092 Termination of guardianship or conservatorship.
  • 59-3093 Confidentiality of medical records and other reports; penalty.
  • 59-3094 Costs of proceedings; payment.
  • 59-3095 Effect of 2002 amendments.
  • 59-3096 Severability.
  • 59-3097 Guardianship or conservatorship orders; full faith and credit.
• Article 31.—UNIFORM TESTAMENTARY ADDITIONS TO TRUSTS ACT
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Trusts—Pour-Over From a Will to an Inter Vivos Trust," William A. Wells, 8 W.L.J. 81, 90, 91, 92, 93 (1968).

    1968 act discussed in Survey of Kansas nonresident estate administration, Richard C. Harris, 17 K.L.R. 325, 327, (1969).

    1965-69 survey of estate planning and future interests, James K. Logan, 17 K.L.R. 455, 476, 477 and 478 (1969).

    "Revocable Trusts," Alson R. Martin and Nancy Schmidt Roush, 51 J.K.B.A. 8, 12 (1982).

  • 59-3101 Testamentary additions to trusts.
  • 59-3102 Effect on prior wills.
  • 59-3103 Uniformity of interpretation.
  • 59-3104 Short title.
  • 59-3105 Supplemental to and part of the probate code.
• Article 32.—SIMPLIFIED ESTATES ACT
  • Revisor's Note:

    The Kansas simplified estates act is a part of and supplemental to the Kansas probate code, see 59-2605.

    "Simplified administration" under Kansas probate code defined as meaning administration under the Kansas simplified estates act, see 59-102.

  • 59-3201 Citation of act.
  • 59-3202 Administration as simplified estate or supervised estate; determination by court.
  • 59-3203 Administration as simplified estate; applicable procedure.
  • 59-3204 Executor or administrator; duties.
  • 59-3205 Court supervision not required; exceptions; order to close estate.
  • 59-3206 Objections to continuing administration as simplified estate; procedure; change to supervised administration.
• Article 33.—INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION ACT
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Opportunities and Problems Under the Kansas Informal Administration Act," Nancy Schmidt Roush and Richard L. Zinn, 61 J.K.B.A. No. 6, 34 (1992).

  • 59-3301 Title of act; effective date.
  • 59-3302 Petition; contents.
  • 59-3303 Notice of hearing.
  • 59-3304 Orders of court if informal administration appropriate; bond.
  • 59-3305 Orders of court if informal administration not appropriate.
  • 59-3306 Appraisal of property.
• Article 34.—UNIFORM STATUTORY RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES
  • Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Perpetual Trusts and the Settlor's Intent," Joshua C. Tate, 53 K.L.R. 595 (2005).

  • 59-3401 Statutory rule against perpetuities.
  • 59-3402 Same; nonvested property interest or power of appointment, creation.
  • 59-3403 Same; reformation.
  • 59-3404 Statutory rule against perpetuities, exclusions.
  • 59-3405 Same; prospective application.
  • 59-3406 Same; short title.
  • 59-3407 Same; uniformity of application and construction.
  • 59-3408 Same; supersession.
• Article 35.—TRANSFER-ON-DEATH
  • Cross References to Related Sections:

    Transfer on death security registration, see 17-49a01 et seq.

    Payable on death accounts, see 9-1215, 9-1216, 17-2263, 17-2264, 17-5828, 17-5829.

    Law Review and Bar Journal References:

    "Title Standards Committee releases TOD changes," 66 J.K.B.A. No. 9, 13 (1997).

  • REAL ESTATE

    59-3501 Real estate; transfer-on-death.
  • 59-3502 Same; filing of form with register of deeds.
  • 59-3503 Same; beneficiary; revocation; change; revocation by will, prohibited.
  • 59-3504 Transfer-on-death of interest in real estate; vesting of ownership in beneficiary; grantee beneficiary; judicial proceedings subject to probate code to determine descent; application of section.
  • 59-3505 Same; joint owner.
  • 59-3506 Same; application of K.S.A. 58-2414 to grantor.
  • 59-3507 Same; nontestamentary disposition.

  • MOTOR VEHICLES

    59-3508 Motor vehicles; transfer-on-death.
  • 59-3509 Same; certificate of title.
  • 59-3510 Same; beneficiaries; interest; change.
  • 59-3511 Same; vesting of ownership in beneficiary.
  • 59-3512 Same; nontestamentary disposition.

  • OTHER NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERS

    59-3513 Other nontestamentary transfers.