Except as provided in KRS 422.132, if any person who has resided in this state goes from and does not return to this state for seven (7) successive years, he shall be presumed to be dead, in any case wherein his death comes in question, unless proof is made that he was alive within that time.
KRS 422.130
Presumption of death
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Co. of America v. Lewis (1977)
Most recently applied in Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Co. of America v. Lewis (April 1977)
Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky
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