The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Kansas with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
When the clock starts in Kansas
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Kansas the creditor-claim period runs from the date of first publication of the notice, with a 30-day tail for creditors given actual notice.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Kansas deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Kansas | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Thirty days after the date of the personal representative's letters of appointment, unless the court grants longer. Kansas has one of the shortest inventory deadlines in the country. | Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-1201 |
| Creditor claim period | The later of four months from the date of first publication of the notice under §59-2236, or — for a creditor whose identity is known or reasonably ascertainable — 30 days after actual notice was given. | Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-2239(1) |
| Outer claim bar | Kansas attaches a separate six-month condition that runs from death and does not depend on notice: no creditor has any claim against or lien upon the decedent's property, other than liens existing at death, unless a petition for probate of the will or for administration is filed within six months after the death. | Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-2239(1) |
The inventory deadline, as written
Within 30 days after the date of a personal representative's letters of appointment, unless a longer time has been granted by the court, the personal representative shall make an inventory stating opposite each item contained in the inventory the full and fair value as of the date of death of the decedent, verified by the personal representative's affidavit, of all real estate and tangible personal property owned by the decedent…
— Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-1201
The creditor-claim period, as written
All demands… against a decedent's estate… shall be forever barred from payment unless the demand is presented within the later of: (a) four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236, and amendments thereto; or (b) if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given…
— Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-2239(1)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Kansas court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-1201; Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-2239(1); Kan. Stat. Ann. §59-2239(1)
- Authority: Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes (ksrevisor.org)
- Source URL: https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch59/059_022_0039.html
- Verified: 2026-08-16
Related Kansas guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Kansas? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Kansas? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Kansas? — compensation for the work.
- Kansas Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
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This page reproduces Kansas statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Kansas court or a licensed Kansas attorney.