Using a Small Estate Affidavit in Kansas: When You Can Avoid Formal Probate
Can a small estate affidavit replace formal probate in Kansas? Short answer: Under Kansas law you can often use a small estate affidavit (sometimes called an affidavit for collection of personal property) to collect certain probate assets of someone who died without a will, but only when the estate meets statutory limits and other conditions. […]
Read article →Kansas: Accessing a Child’s Settlement Funds Before Age 18
Can a parent access a child’s settlement funds before age 18 under Kansas law? Short answer: Possibly, but only with court approval or through a legal arrangement that protects the child’s interest. Kansas law aims to protect settlement money for minors. Parents cannot unilaterally spend or withdraw a child’s settlement funds for college or medical […]
Read article →Kansas: What Happens If Mediation Fails in a Partition or Probate Dispute?
Short answer If mediation does not produce a settlement in a Kansas partition or probate dispute, you do not have to accept mediation’s outcome — but you will usually need to continue the dispute in court unless the parties agree to another form of resolution (for example, arbitration or a new mediation). In Kansas, unresolved […]
Read article →How to Open Probate in Kansas When You Live Out of State
Opening Probate in Kansas When You Live Out of State — FAQ-style Guide Quick disclaimer This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed Kansas probate attorney or the Kansas court in the county where the decedent lived. Detailed answer — how the […]
Read article →Settling a Parent’s Estate in Kansas and Dealing with Property in Another State
Detailed Answer: How to settle a parent’s estate in Kansas and handle property located in another state Short answer: Start by locating the will and the death certificate, then open probate in the Kansas district court where your parent lived (if probate is required). For real estate or other assets located in a different state, […]
Read article →How to File and Record a New Deed After a Spouse Dies — Kansas
How to transfer real estate title to a child after a spouse dies: Practical steps under Kansas law This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, the most common ways to get a new deed recorded so a child becomes the owner after a spouse’s death in Kansas. This is educational information only — not legal […]
Read article →Kansas: How to Make Sure a Wrongful Death Settlement Is Filed and Distributed Correctly
FAQ: Ensuring a Kansas wrongful death settlement is filed correctly and split as agreed Disclaimer: This article is educational only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Kansas attorney before signing or filing settlement documents. Short answer To make sure a wrongful death settlement in Kansas is filed correctly and distributed as you agreed, you […]
Read article →Kansas: Can a Co‑Heir Be Required to Reimburse an Appraisal Before an Estate Buyout?
Detailed Answer Below is a practical, plain‑language explanation of how appraisal costs are handled under Kansas law when one heir pays for a valuation before buying out another heir’s share. This is an educational summary only and not legal advice. Short answer You cannot unilaterally force a co‑heir to reimburse you for an appraisal unless […]
Read article →Kansas: Do You Still Need a Transfer-on-Death Deed or Payable-on-Death Designation if Your Will Leaves Everything to Your Daughter?
Will vs. Transfer-on-Death Deeds and Payable-on-Death Designations — A Clear Kansas FAQ Short answer: Yes — often you still need a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed or a payable-on-death (POD) designation even if your Kansas will leaves all property to your daughter. A will controls how probate property is distributed through the probate process. TOD deeds and […]
Read article →How to Transfer a Deceased Parent's House to Children in Kansas — Intestate Property Transfer & Probate
FAQ — Transferring Real Property After a Decedent Dies Without a Will Short answer: If your parent owned the house solely and died intestate (without a will) in Kansas, the property typically passes through probate under Kansas intestacy rules. A court-appointed personal representative (administrator) will handle the estate, pay valid creditors, and transfer title to […]
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