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Kansas bill exempts certain resultant trusts from claims by a settlor's creditors

Original title: AN ACT concerning the Kansas uniform trust code; relating to spendthrift and discretionary trusts; providing that certain resultant trusts are not subject to claims of the settlor's creditors; amending K.S.A. 58a-505 and repealing the existing section.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

Kansas HB 2722 exempts specific irrevocable s from being reached by a 's creditors, modifying the Kansas uniform trust code. The measure applies to certain trusts created under federal tax code provisions where the settlor is a beneficiary of the resultant trust. The bill died in committee.

Why it matters

Changes asset protection rules for individuals who establish certain trusts, shielding specific trust properties from creditor claims upon the 's debts or liabilities.

Background
  • The Kansas uniform trust code governs the creation, administration, and legal liabilities of trusts within the state. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Settlors

Settlors gain explicit creditor protection for certain qualifying resultant trusts.

Directly affected

Creditors

Creditors are restricted from reaching assets held in the specific resultant trusts exempted by the measure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HB 2722 change about trusts in Kansas?
It exempts certain s from being subject to the claims of a 's creditors, amending K.S.A. 58a-505.
Do revocable trusts remain subject to creditor claims under this bill?
Yes, during the lifetime of the and after death, property of a revocable trust remains subject to claims of the settlor's creditors.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2026House
    Died in Committee
  2. Feb 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  3. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Judiciary

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

K.S.A. 33-201 et seq., K.S.A. 59-6a209, Kansas and 2 more
otherK.S.A. 33-201 et seq.“Statutory reference in trust code provisions.”Map →
otherK.S.A. 59-6a209“Reference to elective share rights of a surviving spouse.”Map →
locationKansas“State where the legislation was introduced.”Map →
otherK.S.A. 58a-505“Statute being amended and repealed.”Map →
otherK.S.A. 33-101 et seq.“Statutory reference in trust code provisions.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy25
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