59-613. After-acquired property. All property acquired by the testator after making his or her will shall pass thereby in like manner as if possessed by him or her at the time when the testator made his or her will, unless a different intention appears from the will. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 49; July 1. Source or prior law: 22-257. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Estate planning for the small businessman, James K. Logan, 8 K.L.R. 590, 592 (1960). 1965-69 survey of estate planning and future interests, James K. Logan, 17 K.L.R. 455, 497 (1969). "Contracts to Will: An Estate Planning Alternative for the Kansas Practitioner," Kevin J. Arnel, Steven J. Wood, 26 W.L.J. 444, 461 (1987). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; generally will speaks from time of testator's death; construction. In re Estate of Ellertson, 157 Kan. 492, 497, 142 P.2d 724. 2. Waiver of right to revoke is clear statement that will is to apply to survivor's property at survivor's death. In re Estate of Jud, 238 Kan. 268, 274, 275, 710 P.2d 1241 (1985). 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