Compromise with debtor

59-1714. Compromise with debtor. Whenever it appears for the best interests of the estate, the fiduciary may, on order of the court, effect a fair and reasonable compromise with any debtor or other obligor. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 144; July 1. Source or prior law: 22-532. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited as restricting common law power of an executor or administrator to compromise a debt owed an estate; prior approval of court is required. In re Estate of Stahl, 226 Kan. 48, 53, 596 P.2d 121. 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