Authorization of conveyance or lease of real estate

59-2310. Authorization of conveyance or lease of real estate. Upon the filing of a petition by any person claiming to be entitled to a conveyance from a decedent or conservatee bound by written instrument to make a conveyance or lease, or by the personal representative, setting forth a description of the real estate and the facts upon which such claim for conveyance or lease is based, the court shall fix the time and place for the hearing thereof, notice of which shall be given to such persons and in such manner as the court shall direct. Upon proof of the petition, the court may order the personal representative to execute and deliver a deed of conveyance or lease upon performance of the contract. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 265; L. 1965, ch. 346, § 39; L. 1985, ch. 191, § 52; July 1. Source or prior law: 22-820, 22-827 through 22-831. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Discussion of equity powers, Samuel E. Bartlett, 11 J.B.A.K. 134, 138 (1942). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Applicability to oral agreements discussed in dissenting opinion. Yeager v. Yeager, 155 Kan. 734, 752, 129 P.2d 242. 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