Kansas Small Estate Affidavit Checker

$75,000, a recent jump from $40,000

Confirmed current: K.S.A. 59-1507b's affidavit ceiling rose to $75,000 for deaths on or after July 1, 2023 (raised from $40,000) — personal property only, presented directly to the bank, employer, or other holder, with no court filing at all.

Real property never qualifies, at any value

Real property generally requires a court proceeding regardless of estate size — it's entirely outside this affidavit procedure, unlike states where a valuable homestead can sometimes be excluded from the calculation.

A separate, distinctly named simplified track

The Kansas Simplified Estates Act (K.S.A. 59-3201 et seq.) is a genuinely different mechanism from the affidavit — the court decides whether an estate qualifies for simplified or supervised administration based on statutory factors like estate size, solvency, and the heirs' own wishes.

A TOD deed avoids the real estate question entirely

Kansas recognizes Transfer on Death deeds under its own Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act — letting real property pass directly to a named beneficiary at death without probate, ahead of any threshold question.

Creditor claims run a fixed 4 months

Kansas requires published notice to creditors, triggering a 4-month claims period under K.S.A. 59-2239 that cannot be shortened — a firm timeline regardless of how quickly the rest of the estate is otherwise settled.

Kansas small estate — frequently asked questions

What is Kansas's small estate affidavit threshold?

$75,000, raised from $40,000 for deaths on or after July 1, 2023 under K.S.A. 59-1507b — personal property only, after excluding liens and encumbrances.

Does the Kansas affidavit ever reach real property?

No — real property generally requires a court proceeding regardless of estate size; it's entirely outside the affidavit procedure.

Is the Kansas affidavit filed with any court?

No — it's presented directly to the bank, employer, or other holder of the property; nothing is filed with a court.

What is the Kansas Simplified Estates Act, and how is it different?

A separate statutory framework (K.S.A. 59-3201 et seq.) where the court decides whether an estate qualifies for simplified or supervised administration based on factors like estate size, solvency, and the heirs' wishes — a court process, not a bank-counter affidavit.

Does Kansas recognize Transfer on Death deeds?

Yes — under the Kansas Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, real property can pass directly to a named beneficiary at death without probate.

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on K.S.A. 59-1507b, 59-3201. Actual eligibility depends on the estate's full facts. Confirm with the District Court or a licensed Kansas attorney before acting.