59-3054. Right to nominate guardian or conservator, or both. - Kansas Statutes

59-3054

Chapter 59.--PROBATE CODE Article 30.--GUARDIANS OR CONSERVATORS

      59-3054.   Right to nominate guardian or conservator,or both.(a) Any natural guardian,by last will, may nominate a conservator of only that portion of the estate ofsuch guardian's minor child, whether born at the time of theexecution of the will or afterwards, which isdevised or bequeathed by such natural guardian to the child.

      (b)   A surviving natural guardian, by last will or by a trust instrumentestablishing an intervivos trust, may nominate a guardian or conservator, or both, for any of suchguardian's minorchildren, whether born at the time of the execution of the will or trustinstrument orafterwards.

      (c)   The nominated guardian or conservator, if a fit and proper person, shallbe appointed by the district courtpursuant to K.S.A. 59-3068, and amendments thereto, if it is found,during the trial held pursuant to K.S.A. 59-3067, andamendments thereto, that a guardian or conservator, or both, should beappointed for the minorchild of the testator or settlor.

      History:   L. 2002, ch. 114, § 5; July 1.