Kansas § 38-1707 - Transfer in absence of will or trust

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§ 38-1707. Transfer in absence of will or trust

38-1707. Transfer in absence of will or trust. (a) Subject to subsection (c), a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1710, and amendments thereto, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so.(b) Subject to subsection (c), a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to K.S.A. 38-1710, and amendments thereto.(c) A transfer under subsection (a) or (b) may be made only if:(1) The personal representative, trustee or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor;(2) the transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement or other governing instrument; and(3) the transfer is authorized by the court if such transfer exceeds $25,000 in value.History: L. 1985, ch. 143, § 6; L. 2023, ch. 65, § 2; July 1.

Source: official Kansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Kansas Statutes Annotated § 38-1707 cover?

Section 38-1707 ("Transfer in absence of will or trust") is part of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Kansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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