59-623. Reference in will to statement to dispose of certain tangible personal property; admissibility. A will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money, evidences of debt, documents of title, securities, and properties used in trade or business. To be admissible under this section as evidence of intended disposition, the writing either must be in the handwriting of the testator or be signed by the testator, and must describe the items with reasonable certainty. The writing may be referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; it may be prepared before or after the execution of the will; and it may be altered by the testator after its preparation.
History: L. 1975, ch. 299, ยง 28; Jan. 1, 1976.
Structure Kansas Statutes
59-602 Limitation on testamentary power.
59-604 Devise or bequest to witness.
59-606 Execution and attestation; self-proved wills and codicils; affidavits; form.
59-609 Will executed without state.
59-610 Revocation by marriage, birth or adoption; divorce.
59-612 Revocation of second will not revivor of first, when.
59-613 After-acquired property.
59-614 When devise passes whole.
59-615 Devise or bequest to spouse or relative who predeceases testator; "issue" defined.
59-617 Limitation on probate of written will.
59-618 Liability and effect of withholding will.
59-618a Filing of certain wills in court; affidavit; admission to probate.
59-619 Limitation on probate of oral will.
59-621 Duty of custodian; liability.
59-622 Validation of foreign wills filed prior to July 1, 1939.