Granting of letters

59-2227. Granting of letters. Upon admission of the will to probate, the court shall appoint an executor or administrator with the will annexed and fix the amount of his or her bond as required by law, if such is required. If any person appointed does not qualify within ten days, the court may, with or without notice, grant letters to another or others. Upon filing of the oath and bond as required by law, letters shall issue. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 203; July 1. Source or prior law: 22-302, 22-307. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Procedure and notice required for appointment of administrator de bonis non discussed. Barrett v. McMannis, 153 Kan. 420, 424, 110 P.2d 774. 2. Applied in determining order refusing to appoint executor; matter incidental to admission and does not require additional appeal. In re Estate of Teichgraeber, 217 Kan. 373, 381, 389, 537 P.2d 174. 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