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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A testate or intestate estate which has been closed may be reopened in the manner herein provided for the purpose of:
(a) Distributing property of the decedent which was not included in the inventory of the estate and is discovered after the estate is closed; or
(b) executing or delivering a deed to real property which was transferred or sold prior to or during probate of the estate, or was distributed prior to closing of the estate, but the deed to which was not executed or was not delivered prior to closing of the estate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 59. Probate Code § 59-1501a. Reopening estates of decedents; purposes - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-59-probate-code/ks-st-sect-59-1501a/
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