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K.S.A. § 59-2232 (2026)

Hearing for administration

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59-2232. Hearing for administration. On the hearing of a petition for administration and proof thereof, the court shall appoint an administrator and fix the amount of his or her bond, as required by law. If the person appointed neglects for ten days after written notice of such appointment, served as the court may direct, to file the oath and bond required by law, such neglect shall be deemed a refusal to serve and the court, with or without notice, may appoint such other person or persons as may be entitled to administer such estate.

History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 208; July 1.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1998–2015 · leading case: In Re the Est. of Harrison, 967 P.2d 1091 (Kan. Ct. App. 1998).
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In Re the Est. of Harrison, 967 P.2d 1091 (Kan. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 2× “Scott and Kristi argue the trial court erred in ratifying Cathryn’s acts as administratrix because the statutory bond under K.S.A. 59-2232 was neither fixed nor filed; therefore, they contend, the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the estate proceedings.”
In Re the Est. of Brenner, 362 P.3d 30 (Kan. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “10 Reversed and remanded with directions for the district court to allow the appointment of an administrator pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2232. *** PIERRON, J., dissenting: I respectfully dissent.”
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