Transfer in absence of will or trust

38-1707. Transfer in absence of will or trust. (a) Subject to subsection (c), a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1710, and amendments thereto, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so. (b) Subject to subsection (c), a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1710, and amendments thereto. (c) A transfer under subsection (a) or (b) may be made only if: (1) The personal representative, trustee or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor; (2) the transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement or other governing instrument; and (3) the transfer is authorized by the court if such transfer exceeds $25,000 in value. History: L. 1985, ch. 143, § 6; L. 2023, ch. 65, § 2; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026