Kansas Statutes

§ 59-504 — Surviving spouse

Kansas § 59-504
JurisdictionKansas
Ch. 59PROBATE CODE
Art. 5INTESTATE SUCCESSION

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Kan. Stat. Ann. § 59-504 (2026).

Text

If the decedent leaves a spouse and no children nor issue of a previously deceased child, all the decedent's property shall pass to the surviving spouse. If the decedent leaves a spouse and a child, or children, or issue of a previously deceased child or children, one-half of such property shall pass to the surviving spouse.

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Legislative History

L. 1939, ch. 180, § 26; July 1.

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