58-506. Same (doctrine of worthier title). In the case of a will to heirs, or to next of kin of the testator, or to a person an heir or next of kin, the common-law doctrine of worthier title is abolished and the devisees or devisee shall take under the will and not by descent.
History: L. 1939, ch. 181, ยง 6; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 58 - Personal And Real Property
Article 5 - Real Or Personal Property Granted Or Devised (the Property Act Of 1939)
58-501 Tenancy in common unless joint tenancy intended, when; exception; joint tenancy provisions.
58-502 Common-law rules inapplicable (rule in Shelley's case and estates tail).
58-503 Same (grant or devise to person for life and then to some other).
58-504 Same (indefinite failure of issue; definite failure of issue).