59-617. Limitation on probate of written will.

59-617

Chapter 59.--PROBATE CODE Article 6.--WILLS

      59-617.   Limitation on probate of written will.No will of a testator who died while a resident of this state shall beeffectual to pass property unless a petition is filed for the probate ofsuch will within six months after the death of the testator, except ashereinafter provided.

      History:   L. 1939, ch. 180, § 53; L. 1943, ch. 213, § 1; L. 1972,ch. 215, § 1;L. 1985, ch. 191, § 8; July 1.