59-3054. Right to nominate guardian or conservator, or both. (a) Any natural guardian, by last will, may nominate a conservator of only that portion of the estate of such guardian's minor child, whether born at the time of the execution of the will or afterwards, which is devised or bequeathed by such natural guardian to the child.

(b) A surviving natural guardian, by last will or by a trust instrument establishing an inter vivos trust, may nominate a guardian or conservator, or both, for any of such guardian's minor children, whether born at the time of the execution of the will or trust instrument or afterwards.

(c) The nominated guardian or conservator, if a fit and proper person, shall be appointed by the district court pursuant to K.S.A. 59-3068, and amendments thereto, if it is found, during the trial held pursuant to K.S.A. 59-3067, and amendments thereto, that a guardian or conservator, or both, should be appointed for the minor child of the testator or settlor.

History: L. 2002, ch. 114, § 5; July 1.