Kansas — Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You’re Not on the Deed
Detailed Answer: What Happens if You Pay Back Taxes on Inherited Land but Aren’t on the Deed? Short answer: Paying the back taxes on land in Kansas does not automatically make you the legal owner. Your payment can protect the property from a tax sale and may create a claim for reimbursement or an equitable […]
Read article →Kansas: Finding the Rightful Heirs and Determining Property Ownership After a Grandparent Dies
Determine rightful heirs and property ownership after a death in Kansas Detailed Answer When a grandparent dies, ownership of their property and the identity of the rightful heirs depend on what legal documents and ownership arrangements existed before death and whether the estate goes through probate. Below is a step‑by‑step guide to finding out who […]
Read article →Kansas: How to Ask the Probate Court to Reconsider Letters of Administration and Replace an Administrator
Detailed Answer — How to ask a Kansas probate court to revoke letters of administration and have the sole heir appointed Short answer: In Kansas you will ask the probate court that issued the letters of administration to revoke (or remove) the administrator’s appointment and then ask the court to appoint you as personal representative. […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs — Kansas
What to do when an estate administrator closes a joint bank account without telling heirs Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. If you need legal advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Kansas attorney. Detailed answer — how Kansas law treats joint accounts and an administrator’s duties […]
Read article →Kansas: Reviewing and Fixing Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in Your Father’s Estate
How to review and correct missing or incorrect probate filings in a father's estate (Kansas) Brief disclaimer This article is educational only and is not legal advice. If you need legal advice about a specific estate, contact a licensed Kansas attorney or your local court. Detailed answer — step-by-step guide under Kansas law When a […]
Read article →Correcting Probate Paperwork Errors in Kansas: How to Fix Wrong Siblings Listed
This FAQ-style guide explains how to correct mistakes in Kansas probate paperwork when, for example, the wrong siblings are listed as heirs. It outlines the typical steps, documents courts expect, and how to proceed when errors are clerical versus substantive. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed Answer — Correcting Probate Records […]
Read article →How to Challenge an Administrator Appointment in Kansas Probate Court
Can I Challenge a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Kansas? Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed Kansas probate attorney. Detailed answer — how challenges to an administrator’s appointment work in Kansas If your grandparent (or someone else) was […]
Read article →Transferring Real Property Through Probate Without Administration in Kansas
Detailed Answer: How probate without administration can transfer real property in Kansas This article explains, in plain language, how someone can use a limited or "without administration" probate procedure in Kansas to establish title to real estate under a decedent's will. It summarizes the usual steps, practical effects, and common pitfalls so you can decide […]
Read article →How to Secure Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds in Kansas
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Kansas, you can secure proceeds from a pending wrongful death settlement by asking the court to accept the funds into its registry or by filing an interpleader or other protective motion so the funds are held under court supervision until liens, claims and any required court approvals are resolved. The […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Property in Kansas
Can an administrator claim ownership of inherited real property — what you need to know under Kansas law Short answer: No — an administrator appointed by a Kansas probate court does not get personal ownership of estate real property simply by serving. The administrator (personal representative) holds legal title only as the estate’s agent to […]
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