59-903. Claimants to estate. - Kansas Statutes

59-903

Chapter 59.--PROBATE CODE Article 9.--ESTATES OF INTESTATES WITHOUT HEIRS

      59-903.   Claimants to estate.Any person who claims as heir of any such decedent shall present his or herclaim to the district court within ten (10) years after the appointment andqualification of the administrator, or such claim shall be forever barred.If such person establishes his or her claim it shall be allowedby the court. The courtshall determine which of several claimants have established their claimsand the share of the estate to which each is entitled. If at the time ofsuch determination the estate is in the custody of the administrator, thesame shall be paid or delivered to those adjudged entitled thereto, lessclaims previously allowed and prior demands and other items. If theproceeds of the estate have been remitted to the state treasurer, thesecretary of revenue shall pay to those entitled thereto the sum or shareof the estate the court has adjudged they are entitled to receive. Nointerest shall be allowed or paid thereon.

      History:   L. 1939, ch. 180, § 73; L. 1973, ch. 231, §3; L. 1976, ch. 242, § 10; Jan. 10, 1977.