Will executed without state

59-609. Will executed without state. A will executed without this state in the manner prescribed by this act, or by the law of the place of its execution, or by the law of the testator's residence either at the time of its execution or of the testator's death, shall be deemed to be legally executed, and shall have the same force and effect as if executed in compliance with the provisions of this act: Provided, Said will is in writing and subscribed by the testator. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 45; July 1. Source or prior law: 22-203. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Wills: The Anatomy of a Statute—When Is a Valid Will not Valid?" Melinda Swanson, 21 W.L.J. 741, 743, 747, 748, 750 (1982). "Conflict of Laws in Kansas: A Guide to Navigating the Dismal Swamp," Terri Savely Bezek, 71 J.K.B.A. No. 8, 21 (2002). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. "Subscribed" means "signed at the end"; document executed in another state and not signed by maker is not entitled to original probate as a will in Kansas. In re Estate of Reed, 229 Kan. 431, 433, 434, 435, 437, 438, 439, 625 P.2d 447. 2. Statute construed; document held not a will (see, In re Estate of Reed, 229 Kan. 431, 625 P.2d 447). In re Estate of Reed, 233 Kan. 531, 533, 534, 535, 664 P.2d 824 (1983). 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