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.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
1957-59 survey of real property and future interests, James K. Logan, 8 K.L.R. 333, 340 (1959).
Validity of revocable trusts, 11 K.L.R. 375, 377 (1963).
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Common law doctrine abrogated by this section. Jones v. Petrie, 156 Kan. 241, 243, 132 P.2d 396.
2. Doctrine of "worthier title" is definitely abolished. In re Estate of Casey, 156 Kan. 590, 598, 134 P.2d 665.
3. Cited in holding Kansas probate code does not abrogate common law in state; presumption of revocation recognized. In re Estate of Mettee, 10 Kan. App. 2d 184, 186, 694 P.2d 1325 (1985).
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