Oklahoma § 58-122 - Persons entitled to letters of administration
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-122 — Persons entitled to letters of administration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-122. Persons entitled to letters of administration
Administration of the estate of a person dying intestate must be
granted to some one or more of the persons hereinafter mentioned,
and they are respectively entitled thereto in the following order:
1. The surviving husband or wife, or some competent person whom
he or she may request to have appointed.
2. The children.
3. The father or mother.
4. The brothers or sisters.
5. The grandchildren.
6. The next of kin entitled to share in the distribution of the
estate.
7. The creditors.
8. Any person legally competent.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 58. Probate Procedure
If the decedent was a member of a partnership at the time of his
decease, the surviving partner must in no case be appointed
administrator of his estate.
R.L.1910, § 6245; Laws 1961, p. 440, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-122
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-122 cover?
Section 58-122 ("Persons entitled to letters of administration") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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