Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 59-2219 (2026)

Petition for administration

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59-2219. Petition for administration. A petition for administration shall state: (1) The name, residence, and date and place of death, of the decedent; (2) the names, ages, residences, and addresses of the heirs of the decedent so far as known or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained; (3) the general character and probable value of the real and personal property; (4) the name, residence and address of the person for whom letters are prayed; and (5) whether administration is sought under the Kansas simplified estates act, and if such administration is sought, one or more reasons for seeking administration under the Kansas simplified estates act.

History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 195; L. 1975, ch. 299, § 14; January 1, 1976.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 15 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1973–2024 · leading case: Nelson v. Nelson, 205 P.3d 715 (Kan. 2009).

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Nelson v. Nelson, 205 P.3d 715 (Kan. 2009). “No creditor shall have any claim against or hen upon the property of a decedent other than hens existing at the date of the decedent’s death, unless a petition is filed for the probate of the decedent’s will pursuant to K.”

Nelson v. Nelson, 162 P.3d 43 (Kan. Ct. App. 2007). “No creditor shall have any claim against or lien upon the property of a decedent other than liens existing at the date of the decedent’s death, unless a petition is filed for the probate of the decedent’s will pursuant to K S.”

Bertels v. Farm Bureau Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., 123 F.4th 1068 (10th Cir. 2024). “59-2220 and amendments thereto or for the administration of the decedent’s estate pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2219 and amendments thereto within six months after the death of the decedent and such creditor has exhibited the creditor’s demand in the manner and within the time…”

In Re the Est. of Barnes, 512 P.2d 387 (Kan. 1973). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 59-2219 provides that a petition for administration *507 shall state the "names, ages, residences, and addresses of the heirs of the decedent so far as known or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained".”

In Re the Est. of Rickabaugh, 358 P.3d 859 (Kan. Ct. App. 2015). “59-2239(1) (creditor’s claim barred if estate not otherwise opened within 6 mondis of death); K.S.A. 59-2219 (content of petition for administration of estate); K.”

In Re the Est. of Jones, 588 P.2d 960 (Kan. Ct. App. 1979). “On August 12, 1977, the Medical Center filed a creditor’s petition for administration of his estate (K.S.A. 59-2219 and 2221). The petition sought the appointment of an administrator, and stated in part: “[Djecedent in his lifetime, and at the time of his death was indebted to…”

In Re the Est. of Harrison, 967 P.2d 1091 (Kan. Ct. App. 1998). “59-2203; K.S.A. 59-2219. The petition alleged Roger died intestate and was a resident of Greenwood County; it set forth the names, ages, and addresses of his heirs; it alleged he owned property and left an estate to be administered in Coffey County; and it pled the name,…”

In re the Est. of Rains, 815 P.2d 61 (Kan. 1991). “59-2220 and amendments thereto or for the administration of the decedent’s estate pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2219 and amendments thereto within six months after the death of the decedent and such creditor has exhibited the creditor’s demand in the manner and within the time…”

In re the Est. of Kinnett, 935 P.2d 1090 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “59-2219 for a valid petition for administration.”

U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Howie, 280 P.3d 225 (Kan. Ct. App. 2012). “59-2220 and amendments thereto or for the administration of the decedent’s estate pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2219 and amendments thereto within six months after the death of the decedent and such creditor has exhibited the creditor’s demand in the manner and within the time…”

In re Est. of Sauceda (Kan. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “" In addition, K.S.A. 59-2219 provides: "A petition for administration shall state: (1) The name, residence, and date and place of death, of the decedent; (2) the names, ages, residences, and addresses of the heirs of the decedent so far as known or can with reasonable diligence…”

In re Est. of Rickabaugh (Kan. 2017). “59-2239(1) (creditor's claim barred if estate not otherwise opened within 6 months of death); K.S.A. 59-2219 (content of petition for administration of estate); K.”

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