59-101 Name of act.
59-101. Name of act. This act is named and may be cited as the Kansas probate code. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 1; July 1.
59-102 Definitions.
59-102. Definitions. As used in the Kansas probate code, unless the context otherwise indicates: (1) “District court” means judge of the district court when that meaning is necessary to effectuate the general purpose of the provisions of the Kansas probate code. (2) “Personal representative” includes executors, administrators, administrators with the will annexed, administrators de bonis […]
59-103 Application of chapter; form of petitions.
59-103. Application of chapter; form of petitions. (a) Chapter 59 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated may be used: (1) To admit last wills and testaments to probate. (2) To grant and revoke letters testamentary and of administration. (3) To direct and control the official acts of executors and administrators, to settle their accounts, and to […]
59-104 Docket fee; authorized only by legislative enactment; poverty affidavit; additional court costs.
59-104. Docket fee; authorized only by legislative enactment; poverty affidavit; additional court costs. (a) Docket fee. (1) Except as otherwise provided by law, no case shall be filed or docketed in the district court under the provisions of chapter 59 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, or of articles 40 and 52 of […]
59-105 Revocation of spousal inheritance rights upon divorce.
59-105. Revocation of spousal inheritance rights upon divorce. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Disposition or appointment of property” includes a transfer of an item of property or any other benefit to a beneficiary designated in a governing instrument. (2) “Divorce or annulment” means any divorce or annulment, or any dissolution or declaration of […]