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K.S.A. § 59-623 (2026)

Reference in will to statement to dispose of certain tangible personal property; admissibility

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59-623. Reference in will to statement to dispose of certain tangible personal property; admissibility. A will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money, evidences of debt, documents of title, securities, and properties used in trade or business. To be admissible under this section as evidence of intended disposition, the writing either must be in the handwriting of the testator or be signed by the testator, and must describe the items with reasonable certainty. The writing may be referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; it may be prepared before or after the execution of the will; and it may be altered by the testator after its preparation.

History: L. 1975, ch. 299, § 28; January 1, 1976.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1990–1996 · leading case: In Re the Est. of Pickrell, 791 P.2d 41 (Kan. Ct. App. 1990).
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In Re the Est. of Pickrell, 791 P.2d 41 (Kan. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 2× “" The will provides for certain specific bequests, the sale of decedent's residential properties by her executors, and the disposition of tangible personal property pursuant to K.S.A. 59-623. *384 It then provides that "[a]ll the rest, residue and remainder of my estate .”
Meyer v. Steele, 920 S.W.2d 600 (Mo. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “See also K.S.A. 59-623. Mr. Webster's will contained a provision referring to such a list.”
In Re the Est. of Koch, 849 P.2d 977 (Kan. Ct. App. 1993). “if I should execute a statement or memorandum disposing of any items of tangible personal property which refers to this Item of my will and is witnessed by two witnesses, I direct that such statement or memorandum shall be given full force and effect, and it shall supersede the…”
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