SB480

Reviving repealed statutes related to estates of absentees and requiring nonresident fiduciaries to appoint an agent residing in this state.

Complete·4/9/26

Revives and amends Kansas statutes concerning the estates of absentees, including those missing due to catastrophic events or disasters.

This bill revives and amends Kansas statutes related to the estates of absentees, specifically those who are missing or unaccounted for. It outlines procedures for the appointment of trustees to manage the estates of absentees, including those missing due to catastrophic events or disasters. The bill also establishes a process for the court to presume an absentee dead if they have been missing for a certain period, allowing for the final distribution of their estate.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 12

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

Apr 9

Senate

Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Mar 26

Senate

Senate Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 39 Nay: 0