59-3202. Administration as simplified estate or supervised estate; determination by court. - Kansas Statutes

59-3202

Chapter 59.--PROBATE CODE Article 32.--SIMPLIFIED ESTATES ACT

      59-3202.   Administration as simplified estate or supervised estate;determination by court.On the hearing of a petition for the appointment of an administrator orfor the probate of a will where administration is sought under the Kansassimplified estates act, the court shall determine whether the estate shallbe administered as a simplified estate or as a supervised estate. In makingsuch determination, the court may consider the size of the estate; thedegree of kinship of the heirs, devisees and persons seeking appointment;the solvency of the estate; the nature of the estate; the wishes of theheirs and devisees; the probable cost of estate administration andsettlement; and any other pertinent matters.

      History:   L. 1975, ch. 299, § 30; Jan. 1, 1976.