59-6a212. (a) The right of election to the elective-share amount may be exercised by the surviving spouse or by the personal representative of a deceased surviving spouse or on behalf of a disabled surviving spouse by the court pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2234, and amendments thereto.
(b) The right of election to the supplemental elective-share amount, homestead or statutory allowance may be exercised by the surviving spouse, conservator, agent under a power of attorney, guardian ad litem appointed for the surviving spouse or by the court on behalf of a disabled spouse pursuant to K.S.A. 59-2234, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 1994, ch. 132, ยง 12; January 1, 1995.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
"New Spousal Elective-Share Rights: Leveling the Playing Field," Timothy P. O'Sullivan and Joan M. Bowen, 65 J.K.B.A. No. 2, 18, 26 (1996).
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