§ 59-701 Letters testamentary
§ 59-702 Minor as executor
§ 59-703 Executor of an executor
§ 59-704 Powers of executor before letters granted
§ 59-705 To whom administration granted
§ 59-706 Letters of administration and letters testamentary granted to nonresident; appointment of agent required
§ 59-707 Effect of will on administration
§ 59-708 Administrator de bonis non
§ 59-709 Filing of certain petitions; notice to creditors
§ 59-710 Special administrator; appointment; bond; duties
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes > Chapter 59 > Article 7 - Letters Testamentary and of Administration

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Executor: includes an administrator where the subject matter applies to an administrator. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Minor: means any person defined by Kan. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.