Limitation on probate of oral will

59-619. Limitation on probate of oral will. No oral will of a testator who died while a resident of this state shall be admitted to probate unless an application is made therefor within six months after the death of the testator, except as provided by K.S.A. 59-2229 and 59-2230, and amendments thereto. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 55; L. 1982, ch. 235, § 2; July 1. Source or prior law: 22-274. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Will Contests in Kansas," Dennis M. Feeney & Jeffery L. Carmichael, 64 J.K.B.A. No. 7, 22, 23 (1995). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Referred to; no time limit within which interested heir may petition for administrator. In re Estate of Wright, 170 Kan. 400, 406, 227 P.2d 131. 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