Kansas — Who Gets Surplus Sale Proceeds When a Decedent Dies Intestate (Siblings Involved)
How surplus proceeds are distributed when a property owner dies without a will and siblings are involved (Kansas) Detailed Answer When a property is sold and the sale generates surplus proceeds (money left after paying liens, taxes, costs and valid creditors), those surplus funds are treated as part of the decedent’s estate. If the decedent […]
Read article →Kansas: Asserting a Right of Survivorship to Claim Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Can a claimed right of survivorship in a deed give you a larger share of foreclosure surplus funds under Kansas law? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on who held legal or equitable title at the time of the foreclosure sale and whether the claimed right of survivorship was effectively created and recorded before […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Kansas Tax Foreclosure Sale
FAQ: How do I claim surplus funds from a tax foreclosure sale (Kansas)? Short answer: In Kansas, when a tax foreclosure or tax sale produces money in excess of the taxes, penalties, interest and sale costs, those extra funds (often called "surplus funds" or "overage") may belong to the former owner or to other parties […]
Read article →Kansas: Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. It explains Kansas law as a starting point. Consult a licensed Kansas attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer Overview. When a loved one’s vehicle has been repossessed, the key issues are timing (was the vehicle repossessed before or after death?), documentation of the repossession and any […]
Read article →Kansas — When a Sibling Claims You Mismanaged Estate Assets After Selling a Parent’s Car
Responding when a co‑heir says you mismanaged estate property after selling a decedent’s vehicle Plain language explanation of what can happen under Kansas law and practical steps to protect yourself. Detailed answer — what usually happens and what Kansas law allows If you handled the sale of a deceased parent’s car while acting as the […]
Read article →Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title in Kansas Without the Original Title
FAQ: Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title to a Surviving Spouse in Kansas When the Original Title Is Missing Short answer: In Kansas you can usually transfer a deceased parent’s vehicle to the surviving spouse even if the original title is missing, but the exact steps depend on whether the estate is being probated, whether […]
Read article →Challenging or Dismissing a Probate Petition for Possession of Estate Property — Kansas
How to Respond When Someone Petitions the Probate Court for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Kansas Short answer: Act quickly. Review the petition and proof of service, file a written objection or motion, and ask the court for a hearing. Common defenses include lack of authority, improper service, no standing, improper notice, or […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Final Estate Accounting in Kansas When You Weren't Notified
What to Do If You Were Not Notified About a Final Estate Accounting in Kansas Short answer: If you are an interested person in a Kansas probate case and you did not receive notice of a sibling’s final accounting, act quickly. You can ask the probate court to reopen the estate or set aside the […]
Read article →Contesting an Estate Accounting Approved Over a Year Ago in Kansas
Detailed Answer This section explains what steps a person can take in Kansas when they discover problems with an estate accounting that was previously approved by a probate court more than a year ago. The explanation is general and meant to help you understand options and next steps — it is not legal advice. Quick […]
Read article →Kansas — Where to Open Probate: Domicile vs. Place of Death
Should you open probate where the person died or where they lived? A Kansas guide Detailed answer (Kansas law) Under Kansas law, the key question for where to open probate is the decedent’s legal domicile at the time of death — not necessarily the physical location where they died. Domicile generally means the place the […]
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