38-202. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 46, § 2; R.S. 1923, 38-202; Repealed, L. 1939, ch. 180, § 280; July 1. Source or prior law: L. 1865, ch. 86, § 72. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Probate court has absolute power to appoint guardian. Adams v. Specht, 40 Kan. 387, 390, 19 P. 812. 2. Jurisdiction in court in county of minor's domicile. Connell v. Moore, 70 Kan. 88, 93, 78 P. 164. 3. Parent may designate in will guardian for minor. In re McConn, 96 Kan. 314, 317, 150 P. 516. 4. Jurisdiction to appoint guardian is domicile of surviving parent. Chumos v. Chumos, 105 Kan. 374, 381, 184 P. 736. 5. Designation of guardian in will, under facts, held void. Chumos v. Chumos, 105 Kan. 374, 387, 184 P. 736. 6. Section cited in connection with adoption statute. Denton v. Jones, 107 Kan. 729, 733, 193 P. 307; Denton v. Miller, 110 Kan. 292, 294, 203 P. 693. 7. Cited in holding minor not personally liable on real estate mortgage. Eureka B. & L. Ass'n v. Shultz, 139 Kan. 435, 440, 32 P.2d 477. 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