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KS SB412

KS SB412
Imposing a duty on a conservator to notify certain entities and persons of any court order commanding performance or safekeeping of a conservatee's estate assets.


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning the probate code; relating to guardians and conservators; imposing the duty to notify nonparties certain entities and persons to a conservatorship of any court order commanding performance or safekeeping of the conservatee's estate assets; amending K.S.A. 59-30,176 and repealing the existing section.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law concerning conservators, who are individuals appointed by a court to manage the financial affairs and estate of another person deemed unable to do so themselves. Specifically, it requires a conservator, within 15 days of receiving a court order to perform an action or safeguard assets related to the conservatee's estate, to notify any entities or individuals where those assets are located. This new requirement aims to ensure that third parties holding the conservatee's assets are aware of court directives concerning them, providing greater transparency and protection for the estate. The bill also repeals the existing version of the law it amends and specifies that it will take effect after its publication in the Kansas Register.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Financial Institutions and Insurance (Senate)

Last Action

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions (on 03/05/2026)

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